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

Sun 15 Jun

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Starting at $254.00

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Starting at $254.00

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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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (20)

Karla_G

Dec 2022

Really enjoyed our hike with Hollis. Learned a lot about the area and Mojave Desert. Would recommend highly.

MouseMom1033

Oct 2022

Our hiking experience with Travis was nothing short of spectacular! Travis was warm, knowledgeable, and most importantly, fun! As someone who has visited Joshua Tree frequently, this was my favorite experience to date! Travis educated us on all the various flora and fauna we saw and shared in a way that makes you feel you are hanging with your best friends! 10/10 would recommend :)

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.