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Hike Indian Cove Nature Trail

Joshua Tree National Park

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0.6 Mi

loop

20 - 40

Minutes

25

Gain (ft)
2 Star Quality
Quality

Easy

Difficulty

A small day use area is located at the terminus of Indian Cove Road West. This parking area is used by rock climbers but also acts as the trailhead for Indian Cove Nature Trail and Gunsight Canyon. While the trail is only a 0.6 mile loop, it does provide an interesting look into the flora, fauna, and history of this area.

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The route dips down into a large wash and discusses (via interpretive signs) the diversity of this desert region. If you can time your trip during the spring bloom, you’ll be greeted with tiny colorful blossoms along the way. This is a nice morning or evening hike to do if you are staying in Indian Cove Campground. A social trail also starts from the end of the group campground road to access this hike.

Interpretive signs along Indian Cove Nature Trail

Interpretive signs along Indian Cove Nature Trail

Indian Cove Nature Trail panorama

Panorama of the landscape north of the Wonderland of Rocks

    Directions

  • Indian Cove Nature Trail is located on the northern border of Joshua Tree National Park. From Highway 62, between the towns of Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms, turn south onto Indian Cove Road and continue straight for 2.5 miles. Turn right in the campground and follow the road to a large parking lot at the end.
  • Driving Directions

    Permits & Fees

  • $25 : Joshua Tree Entrance Fee

    Season

  • Year Round

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