Journey into Joshua Tree Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service. Start from either the West or North Entrance and follow the route at your own pace, stopping whenever you like for hikes, photos, scenic viewpoints, or a break. Along the way, discover iconic sights including Hidden Valley, Skull Rock, Cholla Cactus Garden, and more. Hear about the park’s history, landscape, wildlife, and unique desert environment. Your purchase also includes our Joshua Tree Area Guide, featuring recommendations for restaurants, hikes, art, and other places worth exploring in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown. - Explore Joshua Tree independently in your own vehicle - GPS-triggered narration plays automatically along the route - Works offline after the tour is downloaded - Pause anytime for hikes, photos, meals, or scenic stops - One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle - Includes a bonus Joshua Tree Local Area Guide

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   Joshua Tree National Park

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   Explore Joshua Tree National Park on a self-guided driving tour through its two distinct desert ecosystems. GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you drive, with stops at scenic overlooks, rock formations, historic sites, and optional hiking trails along the way.

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   Quail Springs Trail

   20 min

   Quail Springs is a trailhead and picnic area. It's a great place to get out and walk around, explore some boulders, and take some pictures. An optional hike can take you to a nearby homestead site with rock carvings.

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   Hidden Valley

   1 hour

   The Hidden Valley Trail is a relatively easy one-mile loop that circles a secluded valley surrounded by towering rock formations. It’s a particularly scenic hike, especially given how short and level it is.

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   Barker Dam Trail

   1 hour

   Take a short loop hike to a natural tank that was artificially fortified by ranchers in the early 1900’s to collect rain and runoff for livestock. On the way back, keep your eyes out for some petroglyphs and rock art.

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   Wall Street Mill

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   Optional hike from the Barker Dam area to visit the Wall Street Mill, which processed ore that was extracted from nearby mines. Also along the way are the Wonderland Ranch homestead ruins.

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   Keys View

   15 min

   Stop at this scenic overlook that provides a sweeping panorama of the Coachella Valley. On a clear day, you can see for miles, from the Salton Sea to the south, to Mount San Jacinto which towers above Palm Springs at an elevation of 10,830 feet.

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   Ryan Ranch Homestead Site

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   Take a short hike (optional) to this old homestead site of a wealthy rancher turned mine operator.

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   Hall of Horrors

   15 min

   Get out and explore a mini slot canyon tucked into the boulders!

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   Ryan Mountain

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   Optional but challenging hike to the top of Ryan Mountain. Because of its central location within the park, the views from the top can be stunning.

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    Skull Rock

    15 min

    Located right along the road, Skull Rock is a natural rock formation and popular photo spot.

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    Split Rock

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    Another optional loop hike that gets a little less traffic than some of the other sites in the park.

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    Arch Rock Nature Trail

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    Relatively easy and popular hike that lets you visit 2 natural rock formations on one hike, Arch Rock and Heart Rock.

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    Cholla Cactus Garden

    15 min

    Get a taste of Joshua Tree's lower desert ecosystem, the Colorado Desert. You'll be surrounded by fuzzy-looking Teddy Bear Cholla, but you don't want to touch them!

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    Boy Scout Trail

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    Boy Scout Trail provides hiking access to Indian Cove as well as Willow Hole, which is an oasis tucked into the Wonderland of Rocks area. The rock formations and unique landscape can make this a mesmerizing place to hike, especially at the right time of day.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
• GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you approach featured locations
• Start from either the West or North park entrance and follow the route shown in the app

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.