Explore! Joshua Tree National Park: A Guide to Exploring the Desert Trails and Roads

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“FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be.”                                                                                             —CNN.com

 

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
From the hot Sonoran Desert in the east to the cooler Mojave Desert in the west, Joshua Tree National Park offers diverse landscapes, picturesque rock formations, and exciting opportunities for adventure. Explore ruins of a mining mill at Wonderland Ranch, discover panoramic views from Ryan Mountain, and hike or bike among some of the largest Joshua trees in the park at Upper Covington Flat. Explore! Joshua Tree National Park shows you all the best outdoor activities in the park.

 

Look inside to find:
a fold-out color map of the park, complete with trails where to camp, hike, bike, and drive trail descriptions and accurate directions local hazards and safety precautions

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780762735433
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
  • Publication date: 12/1/2006
  • Series: Exploring Series
  • Pages: 112
  • Sales rank: 791,634
  • Product dimensions: 6.08 (w) x 9.04 (h) x 0.33 (d)

Meet the Author

Bruce Grubbs is an avid camper, backpacker, hiker, mountain biker, and cross-country skier who has been exploring the American desert for more than thirty years. A professional outdoor writer and photographer, he has written nine previous FalconGuides, including Hiking Arizona, and his photographs have been published in Backpacker and other magazines. An active charter pilot, he lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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Table of Contents


Acknowledgements     vii
Introduction     1
Zero Impact     2
Make It a Safe Trip     4
History     15
Natural History     20
Getting to the Park     31
Getting around the Park     31
Visitor Centers and Amenities     32
Campgrounds and Picnic Areas     33
Black Rock Campground     33
Indian Cove Campground     33
Hidden Valley Campground     33
Ryan Campground     35
Sheep Pass Campground     35
Jumbo Rocks Campground     35
Belle Campground     35
White Tank Campground     35
Cottonwood Campground     35
Scenic Drives     37
Park Boulevard Scenic Drive     37
Pinto Basin Scenic Drive     40
Desert Wildflowers     43
Watch the Weather     43
Where and When     43
Stargazing     45
Summer     45
Fall     47
Winter     47
Spring     48
Bicycling the Park     49
Road Rides     49
Mountain Bike Rides     49
Rock Climbing     51
Why Climb?     51
Learning to Climb     51
Popular Climbing Areas     53
Hiking     55
Mileages     55
Difficulty Ratings     56
Route Finding     57
The Maps     51
Share the Trail     58
Black Rock Canyon Area     59
Covington Flats Area     63
Indian Cove Area     65
Hidden Valley Area     67
Lost Horse Valley Area     72
Queen Valley Area     77
North Entrance Area     82
Pleasant Valley Area     82
Pinto Basin Area     83
Cottonwood Basin Area     86
For More Information     93
Resources     95
Index     97
About the Author     101
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