# Joshua Tree: 4 Days of Boulders, Palm Oases and Desert Skies Source: https://driftkin.app/trips/joshua-tree-4-day-boulders-oases · Fact-checked against official sources · Updated 8 Oct 2026 **Quick answer:** This is a 4-day Joshua Tree National Park itinerary. Day 1: West-side boulders and Joshua tree groves; Day 2: Ryan Mountain, Keys View and a Pioneertown dinner; Day 3: Jumbo Rocks and the eastern boulder fields; Day 4: Palm oases and the road to Cottonwood. Best months: February to April and October to November. Difficulty: moderate. Budget: $$. From the Mojave's Joshua tree groves to the cholla gardens of the Colorado Desert Four days moving west to south through Joshua Tree, mixing short boulder loops, the Ryan Mountain summit, a mining-history hike and two palm oases. Meals and beds are in Joshua Tree village and Twentynine Palms. Lodging rates are not published outside booking pages, so the $$ budget tier is an estimate. - National park: Joshua Tree, CA - Length: 4 days - Difficulty: Moderate - Best months: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov - Budget: $$ ## Highlights - Hidden Valley, Barker Dam and Cap Rock on day one - Ryan Mountain summit and Keys View on day two - Split Rock, Skull Rock and Arch Rock on day three - Fortynine Palms Oasis and Mastodon Peak on day four - Dinner in Pioneertown at Pappy & Harriet's ## Why visit Joshua Tree Joshua Tree is where two deserts meet: the Mojave, home to the park's namesake spiky trees, and the Colorado Desert, where cholla cactus gardens take over. This four-day route sweeps across both, starting in the west, crossing the boulder country to the east, and then dropping south toward the I-10 corridor, so you never retrace Park Boulevard more than you have to. Day one is a warm-up on the western side. Circle the boulders of Hidden Valley, walk out to Barker Dam and its rock art, and finish with the easy Cap Rock loop. You sleep in Joshua Tree village, a short drive from the West Entrance, and eat at a classic desert diner and a village saloon. Day two is the big one. Ryan Mountain climbs 1,050 feet in three miles and rewards you with a sweeping view of the park. Keys View then looks out over the Coachella Valley, and the trek to the Lost Horse Mine stamp mill adds a slice of mining history. Dinner is in Pioneertown, a Western-themed village where Pappy & Harriet's serves dinner. Day three shifts east. After the morning drive across the park you can wander Split Rock's washes, circle Skull Rock, and walk out to Arch Rock, then exit by the North Entrance to Twentynine Palms and the adobe bungalows of 29 Palms Inn. Day four is about water in the desert. Start in the palm oasis canyon of Fortynine Palms (with a ready-made fallback if it is closed), then follow Pinto Basin Road south past the Cholla Cactus Garden to Cottonwood Spring, where the Mastodon Peak loop finishes the trip among granite and fan palms before you exit toward I-10. There are no restaurants inside the park, so the plan leans on Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms for meals, with picnic lunches on the trail. Keys Ranch tours, stargazing and the long Lost Palms hike are held in reserve as options if your dates and energy allow. Plan the trip for October and November or February through April, when the days are warm rather than hot, and pack layers because desert nights can turn cold. ## Joshua Tree 4-day itinerary, day by day ### Day 1: West-side boulders and Joshua tree groves Arrive in Joshua Tree village, then drive Park Boulevard's most accessible short walks: Hidden Valley, Barker Dam and Cap Rock. Finish with dinner and a night in town. #### Breakfast at Crossroads Cafe (8:00 AM) Start in Joshua Tree village with a big diner breakfast. The cafe's own site lists bacon pancakes and homemade chorizo and eggs among its dishes, and it sits about five miles from the park's West Entrance, so you can fuel up and be inside the park within half an hour. Place: Crossroads Cafe · 61715 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · Hours: Listed on the cafe's website as daily 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM; confirm before visiting. · https://www.crossroadscafejtree.com/ #### Joshua Tree Visitor Center (9:15 AM) Pick up a park map, ask a ranger about current trail and road conditions, and buy your entrance pass if you have not already done so online. The center is five miles from the West Entrance, with exhibits and a bookstore. - Time needed: 20-30 minutes Place: Joshua Tree Visitor Center · 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily; open all year. · https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm #### Hidden Valley Nature Trail (10:15 AM) Off Park Boulevard, this one-mile loop circles a boulder-ringed basin that was rumored to have hidden cattle rustlers. It is the gentlest possible introduction to the granite monoliths and Joshua tree groves that define the park's western half. Interpretive signs cover the plants and wildlife, shade is limited, and there is no cell service. - Distance: 1 mi - Elevation gain: 100 ft - Difficulty: Easy Place: Hidden Valley Trailhead · Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours; day-use area. #### Barker Dam Nature Trail (11:45 AM) A flat 1.1-mile loop past boulders and Joshua trees to Barker Dam. The reservoir is dry most of the year and only fills after heavy rain. The trail's highlight is a rock art site; view it from the signed distance and do not touch or climb on the boulder. - Distance: 1.1 mi - Elevation gain: 50 ft - Difficulty: Easy Place: Barker Dam Trailhead · Barker Dam Trailhead, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours; day-use area. #### Cap Rock Nature Trail (1:30 PM) Cap Rock sits at the junction of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road, and its 0.4-mile loop threads Joshua trees, Mojave yuccas and granite domes with benches and interpretive signs. There are picnic tables and a restroom at the trailhead, which makes it a natural spot for the picnic lunch you packed in Joshua Tree village. The parking lot is also one of four designated stargazing areas. - Distance: 0.4 mi - Elevation gain: 20 ft - Difficulty: Easy Place: Cap Rock · Park Boulevard at Keys View Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Check in at The Joshua Tree Inn (3:30 PM) Drive back toward Joshua Tree village (roughly 30 minutes) and settle in. The inn's website describes 12 distinct accommodations, from standard rooms with private patios to themed suites and a three-bedroom house. Book directly and confirm rates on the booking page, as no rates are published on the inn's room page. Place: The Joshua Tree Inn · 61259 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · https://www.joshuatreeinn.com/ #### Dinner at Joshua Tree Saloon (6:00 PM) A village fixture since 1984 according to its website, with a half-pound burger and a black bean quesadilla among its signature dishes. The kitchen closes at 10 PM, and there is live music on the patio most weekends, so it suits a relaxed first night. Place: Joshua Tree Saloon · 61835 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · Hours: Listed on its website: Sun-Thu 11 AM-11 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-midnight; kitchen closes 10 PM. · https://www.joshuatreesaloon.com ### Day 2: Ryan Mountain, Keys View and a Pioneertown dinner A bigger day: the park's best-known summit, the overlook above the Coachella Valley, and a mining-history hike, capped by dinner in Pioneertown. #### Ryan Mountain (8:30 AM) The park's best-known summit hike is short but steep: 3 miles round trip with 1,050 feet of gain, with a relatively flat first section before the climb. It offers sweeping panoramic views of the park. Go early, carry plenty of water, and note the trail has no shade. The Ryan Mountain lot is a designated stargazing area too. - Distance: 3 mi - Elevation gain: 1,050 ft - Difficulty: Strenuous Place: Ryan Mountain Trailhead · Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Keys View (12:00 PM) A paved road climbs to the Little San Bernardino Mountains crest for a wide view over the Coachella Valley. The overlook has a 0.25-mile loop with 25 feet of gain. Views depend on air quality, so check conditions with a ranger. - Best time: Clear days; check conditions - Time needed: 20-30 minutes Place: Keys View · Keys View Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Lost Horse Mine (out-and-back to the stamp mill) (1:00 PM) A trail through mining history: you reach the remains of a stamp mill and mining equipment, with a fenced-off milling site to admire from a distance. Park pages give varying figures for the full loop (roughly 6.2 to 6.8 miles), so treat that as uncertain. The shorter, consistently listed option is a 4-mile round trip to the stamp mill and back, with 550 feet of gain. This plan uses the shorter version. The trailhead lot is small and fills on busy weekends. - Distance: 4 mi - Elevation gain: 550 ft - Difficulty: Moderate Place: Lost Horse Mine Trailhead · Lost Horse Mine Trailhead, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Dinner at Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace (5:30 PM) Finish in Pioneertown. The restaurant's site describes classic American fare, BBQ and live music. It is open daily 11 AM to 11 PM with a last dinner seating at 9:30 PM. It takes no reservations for parties of eight or fewer, so arrive early on weekends. Allow around an hour to drive from the Lost Horse trailhead. Pappy & Harriet's own info page warns that Pioneertown Road is dark, steep and winding at night, so allow extra time for the drive back. Place: Pappy & Harriet's · 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268 · Hours: Listed on its website: daily 11 AM-11 PM, last dinner seating 9:30 PM. · https://pappyandharriets.com/ #### Return to The Joshua Tree Inn (second night) (8:00 PM) Stay a second night at the same inn to avoid repacking; the drive back from Pioneertown takes around an hour after dark, so give yourself a relaxed evening. Place: The Joshua Tree Inn · 61259 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · https://www.joshuatreeinn.com/ ### Day 3: Jumbo Rocks and the eastern boulder fields Cross to the park's eastern boulder country: Split Rock, Skull Rock and Arch Rock, then exit through the North Entrance to Twentynine Palms. #### Drive from Joshua Tree village to Split Rock (8:00 AM) Check out and drive east through the park (roughly an hour). Carry a picnic lunch and water for the day; there is no food service inside the park. #### Split Rock Loop (9:15 AM) A 2.5-mile loop with 150 feet of gain through washes and boulder gardens on the northern side of the park's boulder country. It is fun for all ages. Bring a map if you link it with the Discovery and Skull Rock trails, which makes an approximately 5-6 mile route. - Distance: 2.5 mi - Elevation gain: 150 ft - Difficulty: Moderate Place: Split Rock Trailhead · Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Skull Rock Nature Trail (11:30 AM) The namesake boulder sits about 70 feet from the road, its hollows resembling eye sockets. The 1.7-mile loop then winds through the Jumbo Rocks boulder field and across Jumbo Rocks Campground. The trail is sandy with almost no shade. - Distance: 1.7 mi - Elevation gain: 160 ft - Difficulty: Easy Place: Skull Rock · Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Arch Rock Nature Trail (1:00 PM) A lollipop trail from the Twin Tanks lot on Pinto Basin Road: 0.6 miles straight east across sand, then a short 0.2-mile loop with the arch about 0.1 mile in. Going counterclockwise is recommended because the arch is easier to spot from that direction. The trail has no shade and no cell service. Pack a picnic lunch for the trail; there is no food service in the park. - Distance: 1.4 mi - Elevation gain: 100 ft - Difficulty: Easy Place: Arch Rock and Twin Tanks Trailhead · Pinto Basin Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center (Twentynine Palms) (3:30 PM) After exiting via the North Entrance, stop at the park's Twentynine Palms visitor center for exhibits, a bookstore and trip advice for tomorrow. It is open 8 AM to 5 PM daily. - Time needed: 20-30 minutes Place: Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center · 6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. · https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm #### Check in at 29 Palms Inn (4:15 PM) Spend the last night in Twentynine Palms, close to the North Entrance and tomorrow's early-morning hike. The inn describes adobe bungalows and wood-framed cabins, with no two rooms alike. Rates appear only in its booking system. Place: 29 Palms Inn · 73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · https://www.29palmsinn.com #### Dinner at the 29 Palms Inn Restaurant (5:30 PM) The inn's own restaurant serves Wednesday through Sunday, with lunch from noon to 4 PM and dinner from 5 to 8:30 PM, and is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The inn's Dine page says to call (760) 367-3505 for dinner reservations. On Mondays and Tuesdays the inn lists bar hours of 2 to 7 PM, but the restaurant is closed, so plan dinner elsewhere on those nights and ask the visitor center for current options. Place: 29 Palms Inn Restaurant · 73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Listed on its website: Wed-Sun 12-4 PM and 5-8:30 PM; closed Mon and Tue. · https://www.29palmsinn.com ### Day 4: Palm oases and the road to Cottonwood Start with a canyon of fan palms, then cut south through the cactus gardens of Pinto Basin to Cottonwood Spring and Mastodon Peak, before exiting toward I-10. #### Fortynine Palms Oasis (7:30 AM) A 3-mile round trip with 300 feet of gain in each direction, climbing over a ridge and down into a canyon oasis of fan palms. It is difficult and mostly shadeless, and the oasis itself is a sensitive water source for wildlife, so do not enter it. Go in the early morning: finishing exposed desert hikes before the heat builds is advised. The trail is closed every summer, so if it is closed on your dates, use this fallback: leave Twentynine Palms around 08:00, head south on Pinto Basin Road to the Cholla Cactus Garden (about 09:15), then continue to Cottonwood Spring for Mastodon Peak, or for a full day, the longer Lost Palms Oasis hike listed under options. All three are open year-round and listed on park pages. - Distance: 3 mi - Elevation gain: 300 ft - Difficulty: Moderate Place: Fortynine Palms Oasis Trailhead · Canyon Road off Highway 62, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Cholla Cactus Garden (11:15 AM) From the North Entrance area, follow Pinto Basin Road south (allow roughly 45-60 minutes from Twentynine Palms) to a quarter-mile loop through a dense patch of teddy bear cholla at the edge of Pinto Basin. Wear closed shoes and start before 10 AM in summer, since there is no shade or cell service. Stay on the path. - Best time: Morning or late afternoon - Time needed: 15-30 minutes; 0.25 mi loop, 10 ft elevation change Place: Cholla Cactus Garden · Pinto Basin Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Mastodon Peak Loop from Cottonwood Spring (12:30 PM) Begin at Cottonwood Spring's oasis and take the Mastodon Peak loop of 3 miles with 375 feet of gain, with a scramble option to the peak. The trail has no shade and no cell service. After the hike, the short 0.1-mile stroll to Cottonwood Spring's fan palms is a good cooldown. Cottonwood Visitor Center is a few minutes toward I-10. - Distance: 3 mi - Elevation gain: 375 ft - Difficulty: Moderate Place: Mastodon Peak Trailhead (Cottonwood Spring) · Cottonwood Spring Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. #### Cottonwood Visitor Center (3:15 PM) The southern gateway stop: exhibits, a bookstore and restrooms about 7 miles north of Interstate 10 exit 168, and it closes at 4 PM, so time your Mastodon Peak hike accordingly. Continue south to I-10 from here. - Time needed: 15-20 minutes Place: Cottonwood Visitor Center · Pinto Basin Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily; open all year. ## Where to stay in Twentynine Palms ### Jumbo Rocks Campground In-park camping in the middle of the boulder country. It has 124 individual sites and reservations are required year-round, bookable up to six months ahead on Recreation.gov. Place: Jumbo Rocks Campground · Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Open 24 hours; check-in and check-out at noon. ### Safari Motor Inn A single-story motel in Joshua Tree village, close to the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and about five miles from the West Entrance (the visitor center's distance). It offers king, queen or two-queen rooms. Rates are shown only on its online booking system. Place: Safari Motor Inn · 61959 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · https://www.joshuatreemotel.com/ ## More options near Joshua Tree ### Keys Ranch guided tour (limited days, Oct-May) The only way to see this historic homestead is on a ranger-led tour of about half a mile, lasting around 120 minutes. Tours typically run October through May, reservations are required on Recreation.gov up to 60 days ahead, and tours can be canceled for weather. Check the current schedule and fee before booking, as park pages list different prices. Directions: pass the Hidden Valley Campground entrance, turn left at the Y-intersection and follow the road about two miles to the locked gate, arriving 15 minutes early. - Reservation needed - Time needed: About 120 minutes Place: Keys Ranch · Keys Ranch, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 ### Stargazing at a designated dark-sky lot The four designated stargazing lots are Quail Springs, Hidden Valley, Cap Rock and Ryan Mountain, and Pinto Basin has the darkest skies. Bring a red-light flashlight, allow 20 to 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust, stay within 20 feet of your vehicle in Pinto Basin, and check the moon phase. - Best time: New moon nights - Time needed: 1-2 hours after dark Place: Cap Rock · Park Boulevard at Keys View Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. ### Lost Palms Oasis (bigger day from Cottonwood) This is a difficult 7.5-mile round trip with 500 feet of gain from Cottonwood Spring, ending at a canyon of fan palms. It is also a full-day fallback for the start of day 4 if Fortynine Palms is closed. Plan four to six hours. - Distance: 7.5 mi - Elevation gain: 500 ft - Difficulty: Strenuous Place: Lost Palms Oasis Trailhead · Cottonwood Spring Road, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · Hours: Park is open 24 hours. ## Joshua Tree travel tips **Current conditions (as of 2026-09-29).** Park alerts posted: annual summer closures and restrictions (including the Fortynine Palms trail and some campgrounds) are listed on the [park summer closures page](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/summer-seasonal-closures-and-restrictions.htm); the Fortynine Palms trail is closed for the summer season (closed June 1 through September 30) and the reopening date can slip later, so this plan's day-4 fallback applies until it reopens; the Oasis of Mara trail is closed past the oasis after flooding (posted 2026-03-19), which is why this plan does not include a walk there; the Black Rock Nature Center is open weekends only. Entrance is $30 per private vehicle for 7 days, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per person on foot or bike, and an annual pass is $55 (as of 2026-09-29); entrance stations accept cards only. Keys Ranch fees are listed inconsistently across park sources, so confirm on Recreation.gov. **When to go.** Fall through spring is the comfortable window; visitation peaks in wildflower season and drops in summer heat. Nights can be much colder than days, so pack layers. **Reservations and permits.** No timed entry is listed. Ryan, Jumbo Rocks, Indian Cove, Black Rock and Cottonwood campgrounds require reservations on Recreation.gov (up to six months ahead); Hidden Valley, Belle and White Tank are first-come, first-served. There is no restaurant inside the park, so carry lunches and plenty of water. **Safety.** There is little shade and no cell service on most trails. Use the official park app rather than third-party trail apps, which may show inaccurate information. Summer hikers are advised to start before 10 AM. Do not enter oases or touch rock art. **Getting around.** Joshua Tree village is just outside the West Entrance, Twentynine Palms is by the North Entrance, and Cottonwood is the south gateway off I-10. Drive times in this plan are estimates; allow extra time on busy weekends when trailhead lots fill. **Sources note.** Hike distances and elevation gains follow the park hiking table and trail pages. Where park pages differ (for example the full Lost Horse Mine loop), the item says so. ## Joshua Tree trip FAQ **How many days does this Joshua Tree itinerary take?** 4 days to cover Joshua Tree National Park. Day 1: West-side boulders and Joshua tree groves; Day 2: Ryan Mountain, Keys View and a Pioneertown dinner; Day 3: Jumbo Rocks and the eastern boulder fields; Day 4: Palm oases and the road to Cottonwood. **When is the best time for Joshua Tree?** The best months are February to April and October to November. **What are the highlights of this Joshua Tree itinerary?** Hidden Valley, Barker Dam and Cap Rock on day one; Ryan Mountain summit and Keys View on day two; Split Rock, Skull Rock and Arch Rock on day three; Fortynine Palms Oasis and Mastodon Peak on day four; Dinner in Pioneertown at Pappy & Harriet's. **Where should you stay for Joshua Tree?** This itinerary suggests Jumbo Rocks Campground and Safari Motor Inn. Check current rates and availability before you book. **Where should you eat on this Joshua Tree trip?** Places this itinerary uses or suggests include Crossroads Cafe, Joshua Tree Saloon, Pappy & Harriet's and 29 Palms Inn Restaurant. Opening hours change, so confirm before you go. ## Sources - [Crossroads Cafe official website](https://www.crossroadscafejtree.com/) - [NPS place page: Joshua Tree Visitor Center](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm) - [NPS: Joshua Tree hiking trails (distance and elevation table)](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hiking.htm) - [NPS place page: Hidden Valley Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/hidden-valley-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Hidden Valley Trail](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-hidden-valley-trail.htm) - [NPS place page: Barker Dam Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/barker-dam-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Barker Dam Trail](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-barker-dam-trail.htm) - [NPS place page: Cap Rock](https://www.nps.gov/places/cap-rock.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Cap Rock](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-cap-rock.htm) - [The Joshua Tree Inn: Rooms and Rates](https://www.joshuatreeinn.com/RoomsandRates/) - [Joshua Tree Saloon official website](https://www.joshuatreesaloon.com/) - [NPS place page: Ryan Mountain Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/ryan-mountain-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Ryan Mountain](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-ryan-mountain.htm) - [NPS place page: Keys View](https://www.nps.gov/places/keys-view.htm) - [NPS place page: Lost Horse Mine Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/lost-horse-mine-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Lost Horse Mine](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-lost-horse-mine.htm) - [Pappy & Harriet's Info page](https://pappyandharriets.com/info/) - [NPS thingstodo page: Drive Park Boulevard](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/drive-park-boulevard.htm) - [NPS place page: Split Rock Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/split-rock-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Split Rock](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hikesplitrock.htm) - [NPS place page: Skull Rock](https://www.nps.gov/places/skull-rock.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Skull Rock](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-skull-rock.htm) - [NPS place page: Arch Rock and Twin Tanks Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/arch-rock-and-twin-tanks-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Arch Rock](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hikearchrock.htm) - [NPS place page: Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm) - [29 Palms Inn official website](https://www.29palmsinn.com/) - [29 Palms Inn: Dine](https://www.29palmsinn.com/dine) - [NPS: Summer closures and restrictions](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/summer-seasonal-closures-and-restrictions.htm) - [NPS place page: Fortynine Palms Oasis Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/fortynine-palms-oasis-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Fortynine Palms Oasis](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-fortynine-palms-oasis.htm) - [NPS place page: Cholla Cactus Garden](https://www.nps.gov/places/cholla-cactus-garden.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Cholla Cactus Garden](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-cholla-cactus-garden.htm) - [NPS place page: Mastodon Peak Trailhead (Cottonwood Spring)](https://www.nps.gov/places/mastodon-peak-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Cottonwood Spring](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-cottonwood-spring.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Mastodon Peak](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-mastodon-peak.htm) - [NPS place page: Cottonwood Visitor Center](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm) - [NPS place page: Jumbo Rocks Campground](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/jumbo-rocks-campground.htm) - [Safari Motor Inn official website](https://www.joshuatreemotel.com/) - [NPS: Visitor centers](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm) - [NPS: Keys Ranch Guided Walking Tour](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ranchtour.htm) - [NPS place page: Keys Ranch](https://www.nps.gov/places/keys-ranch.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Attend a Keys Ranch Tour](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/attend-a-keys-ranch-tour.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Stargazing at Joshua Tree](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/stargazing-at-joshua-tree.htm) - [NPS place page: Lost Palms Oasis Trailhead](https://www.nps.gov/places/lost-palms-oasis-trailhead.htm) - [NPS thingstodo page: Hike Lost Palms Oasis](https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-lost-palms-oasis.htm) Distances and drive times are typical figures without live traffic; toll amounts are estimates. Confirm opening hours, fees, permits and closures with the park or business before you go. Plan this trip in the DriftKin app: https://driftkin.app/trips/joshua-tree-4-day-boulders-oases