Joshua Tree National Park hiking guide
Split Rock Trail
A 2.5-mile loop with 310 ft of climbing in Hidden Valley, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 2.5 mi (4.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 310 ft (93 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Hidden Valley
- Highest point
- 4,364 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,223 ft
About Split Rock Trail
Washes, bare rock and large boulders make up this desert loop, where the formations reveal the park's geologic forces at work. A boulder split in two marks the start. Longer routes link to the Discovery and Skull Rock trails, but that calls for a map and solid navigation skills. There is no shade and no cell service, so start early in warm months and carry plenty of water.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
