Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park
I am a 20 year resident of the Mojave Desert and log 200 miles annually on foot within Joshua Tree National Park. Over the years and miles I've cultivated an awareness of landscape, ecological systems, and local culture that when contextualized by the trail becomes a narrative experience I'm eager to share. I landed in Joshua Tree after dropping out of college in 2001. Back then you arrived by chance or a friend of a friend said you had to check out the rocks, feel the energy, and camp under the stars. I fell in with the gathering characters, an assortment of dirtbag climbers, avant artists, practical new age visionaries, and entrepreneurs...an amalgam of identities that would go on to create the image of the High Desert that is so coveted today. I am legally permitted to guide within Joshua Tree National Park and happy to host you. I know my stuff and I want you to know it too.
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Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park
What's included in Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)After working together to finalize our meetup time and location we'll begin a Full-Day Hike that will range between 6 and 9 hours. The route we hike will be customized to your interests, abilities, season, and weather on the day of. We'll focus on what is important to you or your group before you arrive so that I can design an experience that exceeds your expectations. Full-Day Hikes can be leisurely or strenuous, depending upon what the group desires, and is typically adjustable from moment to moment. Group members will be exposed to the diversity of High Desert flora, fauna, geology, and cultural history. Regular breaks will be built in for taking in the view, having some food, and discussing the unique characteristics of the area.
Inclusions
- Water is provided in either re-usable 1.5 liter bottles or 2-3 liter hydration bladders.
- Daypacks
- Private transportation
- Park Fees
- Hiking Shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunblock
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Joshua Tree National Park is about 800,000 acres which is almost as large as the state of Delaware. This means there are many possible meeting locations. Once your reservation is secured we'll work together to choose the best meeting point.
