Activity Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree
Hidden Valley Nature Trail
An activity in Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
1-mile loop through a boulder-ringed valley once used by cattle rustlers.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Joshua Tree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Barker Dam, 1.8 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Hidden Valley
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Joshua Tree, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Barker Dam
Short loop to a small reservoir and petroglyphs.
Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line - 2Ryan Mountain Trail
3-mile round trip climb to 360° views over the park.
Activity · 2.0 mi straight-line - 3Keys View
Lookout over the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault.
Sight · 6.0 mi straight-line - 4Joshua Tree Saloon
Roadside saloon with burgers, karaoke and live music.
Drinks · 12 mi straight-line - 5Crossroads Cafe
Joshua Tree's go-to diner for breakfast before hiking.
Food · 12 mi straight-line - 6Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
10 acres of large assemblage sculptures in the desert.
Sight · 14 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Hidden Valley Nature Trail is a stop on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Joshua Tree
Hidden Valley Nature Trail is our only activity pick in Joshua Tree; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Joshua Tree guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Joshua Tree run from 57°F in December to 102°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Hidden Valley Nature Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Joshua Tree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Joshua Tree weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hidden Valley Nature Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA
- Coordinates
- 34.01247, -116.16806
- Destination
- Joshua Tree, California
Hidden Valley Nature Trail: quick answers
How much time do you need at Hidden Valley Nature Trail?
Plan on about an hour at Hidden Valley Nature Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Hidden Valley Nature Trail?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Easy; good first walk to orient.
Is Hidden Valley Nature Trail free?
Yes, we list Hidden Valley Nature Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Hidden Valley Nature Trail?
Hidden Valley Nature Trail is at 74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA, in Hidden Valley. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hidden Valley Nature Trail?
Hidden Valley Nature Trail appears on Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hidden Valley Nature Trail to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Joshua Tree.
Plan Joshua Tree
- Joshua Tree travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Joshua Tree weather by month
- Palm Springs to Joshua Tree 37 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Joshua Tree
- Cholla Cactus Garden Outdoors
- Pappy & Harriet's Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.