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Skull Rock Trail – Skull Rock loop from Juniper Flats

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Riverside County

Skull Rock Trail – Skull Rock loop from Juniper Flats

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Skull Rock Trail – Skull Rock loop from Juniper Flats

02:01

34.0km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Joshua Tree National Park

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Start point

Parking

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12.4 km

Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park

Highlight • Trail

Park Boulevard Road offers stunning desert views, surrounded by iconic Joshua trees, rugged rock formations, and sweeping vistas. The road features smooth pavement with gentle climbs and descents. Start early …

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13.5 km

Skull Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take your time on a hike on the Skullhead Trail. A great trail with views of Joshuatrees, desert and bizarre rock formations. Beautifully designed and suitable for children.

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14.2 km

Elephant Rock, Joshua Tree National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you walk up the rocks past Skull Rock, you can see Elephant Rock in front of you.

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14.3 km

Skull Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Two hollowed-out eye sockets carved into a rock shaped like a skull await you here in Joshua Tree National Park. A beautiful 1.7-mile nature trail runs through the Skull Rock area.

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29.3 km

Chimney Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chimney Rock is a towering formation that resembles a natural chimney rising from the desert floor. This striking rock is surrounded by a landscape of massive boulders, sandy washes, and the park's namesake Joshua trees.

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34.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

5.48 km

875 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

2.34 km

875 m

710 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

26°C

11°C

0 %

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