The hike out to Eagle Cliff House was off the beaten path. We didn’t see any other hikers out there. It helps that it was a weekday – but also, since we are able to spend so much time...
Eureka Peak Ride
Derek and I rode a version of this back when we were in Joshua Tree in 2021. That version was 22.5 miles with 2300′ of climbing. We remembered the start to be pretty sandy so we drove in further...
Maze/North View Loop Hike
This one! I loved our hike on the Maze and North View Loop Trails in Joshua Tree National Park. It was almost 7 miles and well worth the effort. We hiked counterclockwise to get the sandy wash section out...
Joshua Tree Desert View Conservation Area
Derek and I rode the Desert View Conservation Area trails in Joshua Tree back in 2021 and hit them up again the other day. It’s really the only place to truly mountain bike singletrack in Joshua Tree and the...
Warren Peak Hike
It was a bit blustery for our hike up Warren Peak which made the summit pictures a little socked in, but we made it! Notice I’m in pants and long sleeves….don’t feel bad for me. It’s almost 60 out....
Barker Dam Hike
We’re in Joshua Tree for a couple weeks as we chase warmth. There have been a few frigid nights (one night it was 18!), but the days warm up into the 60’s and 70’s. This place isn’t new to...
Eureka Peak Ride
Derek and I rode up to Eureka Peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Our ride was 22.6 miles with 2316′ of climbing up to 5469′ of climbing. This out and back was all on sand/gravel road starting from the...
Robby’s Ridge & Darwin Canyon
Keys View Keys View is the highest road in Joshua Tree National Park at 5187′. After hiking we drove up to check it out. Panoramic views of the Coachella Valley spread out below and we snapped a couple pictures....
Porcupine Wash & Ruby Lee Mill Hike
We spent another gloriously sunny day hiking around in the desert looking at rocks and a mine. Our hike was a 9.8 mile loop out to Ruby Lee Mill and around Porcupine Wash with almost 1000′ of climbing. Disclaimer:...
Mastodon Peak +
Needing a shorter hike after a long day before, we picked to hike to Mastodon Peak and then free hike out to some rock formations and explore. Our hike was 5 miles of exploration. We started hiking from the...