Weekend Itinerary

Friday Night -> Sunday Afternoon

Visiting for the weekend! Classic!
I assume that you are leaving after work, coming from Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego.

Pre-Trip: Reserve a Hotel or Lodging in Joshua Tree

Friday Evening

  • Take Hwy 10 EAST to Hwy 62 (Joshua Tree Exit!)

  • Drive to Pioneertown (Hwy 62, Left at Pioneertown Rd)

  • Have dinner at Pappy & Harriots

  • Check out the live Music

  • Head to your Lodging and get a good nights sleep

Saturday - Get up Early!

  • Get up @ 8-9am

  • Breakfast at the Crossroads Cafe

  • Check out the Farmers Market (8:00-1:00pm)

  • Stop by the Park Visitor Center (Park Blvd @ Hwy 62)

  • Go EAST on Hwy 62 (15 miles) to the 29 Palms (NORTH) Park Entrance
    (yes, then we will drive back thru the park and exit at Joshua Tree)
    make sure to pack snacks, drinks and lunch

  • Drive to White Tank Campground
    check out Arch Rock (easy 1/4 walk)

  • Head back towards Joshua Tree Entrance

  • Stop at Skull Rock - a roadside attraction

  • Stop at Cap Rock (at the corner of Park Blvd and Keys View Road)
    There are nice guided walks around the rock formations

  • Head back towards the Joshua Tree Entrance

  • Stop at Intersection Rock
    Spend some time here hiking around the rocks
    Hang out here until sunset
    Hint: Coyotes come out at dusk - They're mellow here

  • Exit the Park thru the WEST entrance (Joshua Tree)

  • Get Dinner at the Joshua Tree Saloon

  • Head back to your AirBnB

Joshua Tree, California

Saturday Morning at the Farmers Market

Sunrise Hike at Cap Rock in the Park is always amazing

Sunday Morning

You did it!

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