Backpacking in Joshua Tree National Park
1 documented trips · 1,600 total feet of climbing across all routes
Joshua Tree National Park at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 1 backpacking route in Joshua Tree National Park, covering 15.6 miles of trail and 1,600 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 15.6 mi (Boy Scout Trail) to 15.6 mi (Boy Scout Trail), between 2,800 and 4,000 feet of elevation. The gentlest climbing is on Boy Scout Trail at 1,600 feet of total gain.
The area is managed by Joshua Tree National Park (NPS). Wilderness permits are issued by Joshua Tree National Park (NPS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are October, November, March.
Boy Scout Trail
The Boy Scout Trail is Joshua Tree's signature backpacking route: 7.8 miles of sandy wash and slickrock between the 4,000-foot trailhead and…