Joshua Tree Boulder Scramble and Adventure Hike 


This isn't your typical Joshua Tree sightseeing tour. Instead of simply viewing the park's incredible rock formations, you'll get out and explore them—scrambling over massive boulders, navigating narrow rock corridors, squeezing through hidden passages, and discovering areas most visitors never experience.

It's part hiking tour, part boulder-scrambling adventure, designed for active travelers who want a more hands-on way to experience Joshua Tree. No technical rock-climbing experience is required—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to climb, scramble, and explore.

Highlights include:

> Boulder scrambling through Joshua Tree's massive granite formations
> Exploring narrow rock corridors and hidden passages
> Hiking through spectacular Joshua Tree desert scenery
> A more adventurous alternative to traditional sightseeing
> Small-group guided experience
> No previous rock-climbing experience required

Go beyond the roadside viewpoints and experience the adventurous side of Joshua Tree National Park on this active hiking and boulder-scrambling tour. Designed for travelers looking for more than a traditional sightseeing experience, this adventure takes you on foot into Joshua Tree's incredible landscape of massive granite boulders, narrow rock corridors, hidden passages, and rugged desert terrain. Along the way, you'll hike through the desert and scramble over and around large rock formations, squeezing through narrow passages and discovering areas that many visitors simply drive past. Your guide will help you navigate the route while sharing stories about Joshua Tree's geology, desert environment, wildlife, and fascinating history. This is an active adventure that requires good mobility, balance, and a reasonable level of fitness. You'll be using your hands and feet while scrambling in sections, but no technical rock-climbing experience or specialized climbing equipment is required. If you're looking to get out of the vehicle, climb some rocks, explore hidden corners of the desert, and experience Joshua Tree in a more adventurous way, this tour is for you.

Rock Formations we will hit

  • Cyclops Rock
  • Arch Rock / Heart Rock
  • Skull Rock
  • Hall of Horrors
  • Hidden Valley areas (Optional)
  • BackParker Photo (Optional)

Hiking Trails we can do: 

  • Wall Street Mill
  • Barker Dam
  • Ryan Mountain
  • Hidden Valley
  • Cap Rock
  • Lost Horse Mine
  • Contact Mine

Optional Long 3 hour through hidden vally Available: 

We will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb or we can meet at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center

We will drop you back off from where we picked you up

Wear good hiking shoes

Dress appropriate for the weather

 

Private Transportation 

Vehicle with Air Conditioning 

Waters and Protein Bars

Tour Guide

Tip for the Tour Guide is NOT INCLUDED

Park Entarance Fees are not included: 

A National Park Pass get up to 4 people in, otherwise it's $15/person

We will pick you up at 9am

For a Full Refund you must cancel 48 hours before the start time. 2 days before the tour. 

 
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