Park №35Pacific CoastEst. 1994
Joshua Tree
California·795,156 acres·October–April
“Twisted yuccas and granite piles where the Mojave meets the Colorado Desert.”
Best season
October–April
Trip length
1–2 days
Acres
795,156
Region
Pacific Coast
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Highlights
- Hidden ValleyBoulder-rimmed valley used to hide stolen cattle in the 1880s.
- Keys View5,185-ft overlook of the Coachella Valley and San Andreas Fault.
- Cholla Cactus Garden
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