Joshua Tree National Park hiking guide
Hidden Valley Trail
A 0.9-mile loop with 120 ft of climbing in Hidden Valley, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Elevation gain
- 120 ft (36 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Hidden Valley
- Highest point
- 4,255 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,176 ft
About Hidden Valley Trail
A loop trail circles the inside of a bowl ringed by stacked boulders, so rocky walls and desert plants surround you the whole way. Interpretive signs along the route describe the plants and wildlife, and local lore says the valley once hid cattle rustlers. Expect little shade and no cell service, and plan for a busy parking area at midday. Nearby campsites sit among boulders that draw climbers.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
