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Joshua Tree National Park hiking guide

Arch Rock Trail

A 1.1-mile out-and-back with 92 ft of climbing in Hidden Valley, rated easy.

Arch Rock Trail, Joshua Tree National Park
Photo: stevehfung

Key facts

Length
1.1 mi (1.8 km)
Elevation gain
92 ft (28 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Hidden Valley
Highest point
3,912 ft
Lowest point
3,819 ft

About Arch Rock Trail

This trail leads to a stunning natural rock arch, a popular photography spot. The area offers additional exploration opportunities, including the nearby Heart Rock, a heart-shaped granite boulder. The trail traverses various terrains, including deep sand and rocky surfaces, and features interpretive signs highlighting the unique geology of the area.

Route map

Route map of Arch Rock Trail in Joshua Tree National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Arch Rock Trail3,8503,9000.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 3,912 ftLow 3,819 ft
Elevation runs from 3,819 ft to 3,912 ft over 1.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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