Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Overview

I am a 20 year resident of the Mojave Desert and log 200 miles annually on foot within Joshua Tree National Park. Over the years and miles I've cultivated an awareness of landscape, ecological systems, and local culture that when contextualized by the trail becomes a narrative experience I'm eager to share.
I landed in Joshua Tree after dropping out of college in 2001. Back then you arrived by chance or a friend of a friend said you had to check out the rocks, feel the energy, and camp under the stars.
I fell in with the gathering characters, an assortment of dirtbag climbers, avant artists, practical new age visionaries, and entrepreneurs...an amalgam of identities that would go on to create the image of the High Desert that is so coveted today.
I am legally permitted to guide within Joshua Tree National Park and happy to host you. I know my stuff and I want you to know it too.

City: Palm Springs

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $146.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $146.00

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What's Included

Water is provided in either re-usable 1.5 liter bottles or 2-3 liter hydration bladders.

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Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All activities are conducted outside with adeqaute space for social distancing.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (9)

ArielPaigeC

Jun 2022

Travis of Wandering Mojave was quite knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, and he knows the park quite well. He took me on a multiple-hours, almost completely off-trail hike including some rock scrambling which was quite enjoyable. However, I found him to be unprofessional. He picked me up at Autocamp Joshua Tree about 20 minutes late (5:20am instead of 5am) with no explanation other than saying hello to his wife in the morning after she was on a trip, and not setting his alarm early enough. Furthermore, his car smelled like smoke, and he rolled his own tobacco about 8 times over the course of the day. If anyone does not like the smell of cigarettes, do not go on an adventure with Travis. Lastly, our plans changed when my partner needed to work the second day we were in Joshua Tree, so Travis agreed to refund us for the second day which we had prepaid. However, it took him an entire TEN days to process this refund, AND he refunded me less than the agreed-upon amount. I was disappointed in this and will not be recommending him to my friends. If you can look past this sort of unprofessionalism, he is a fantastic hiker and quite knowledgeable. I'm sure there's no one like him who will take you on an all-day off-trail hike. Still, be sure not to rely on him for refunds or for showing up exactly on time.

Paul B

Mar 2022

In the middle of a long business trip I decided to treat myself to a day In Joshua Tree. Spotted Wandering Mojave online and made an enquiry. From first contact a great experience - superb comms and follow ups. The day was a wonderful experience - Travis is an engaging and knowledgeable guide who shared insights into this unique natural phenomena. What was also clear was his love for his job! I highly recommend this experience!!

Susan_S

Mar 2022

My daughter and I went on a full day hike with Travis. We had the perfect day hiking with Travis who took us to a location off the beaten path. Travis was an excellent guide who was able to gauge very quickly what we were interested in experiencing and what the level of difficulty was that we could handle on a full day hike. We did some rock scrambling early on and then had a simpler hike later in the day. I highly recommend booking a hike with Travis. We had a unique experience and felt privileged that we were able to see an area of the park most people will never get to go to. Our heartfelt thanks to Travis for helping my daughter and I create wonderful memories together at Joshua Tree National Park.