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Hiking Trails

Day Hikes and Longer Trails

    Boy Scout Trail

    8 miles one way - hiking time: 4-5 hours
    Starting point > Indian Cove backcountry board or Keys West backcountry board 0.5 mile east of Quail Springs Picnic area
    Description: Scenic trail through western most edge of Wonderland of Rocks. See backcountry board for information on overnight use.
    Difficulty = Moderate.

    49 Palms Oasis

     3 miles - hiking time: 2-3 hours
    Starting point > Parking area at end of Canyon Road, 4 miles west of Twentynine Palms off Hwy 62.
    Description: Several stands of fan palms, evidence of past fires, and pools of water are found at the oasis. The plants in this area are especially fragile, so walk lightly.
    Difficulty = Moderately strenuous.

    Lost Horse Mine/Mountain

     4 miles - hiking time: 3-4 hours
    Starting point > Parking area 1.2 miles east of Keys View Road.
    Description: Site of ten-stamp mill and foundations. Summit elevation: 5,278 feet.
    Difficulty = Moderately strenuous.

    Lost Palms Oasis

    Mastodon Peak

    Ryan Mountain

    Black Rock Canyon Hiking Trails

      Short Loop

      Eureka Peak

      Panorama Loop

      Warren Peak and Warren View
Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice


Ryan Mountain

Also see:

Nature Trails

Backcountry Roads
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