Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Overview

I am a 22 year resident of the Mojave Desert and log over 500 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

Thu 11 Dec

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Starting at $176.50

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Thu 11 Dec

Starting at $176.50

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What's Included

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

Daypack

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Can your experience be easily modified to cater to different fitness levels? Yes

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (113)

U3758LDpriscillas

Sep 2020

Travis is a tremendous guide!! He had extreme knowledge of the area. Nike was so interesting and fun. Travis was kind and courteous, provided breaks as much as needed, and very prepared! Highly recommend the hike and Travis as the guide.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Hey, thanks so much. I really appreciate the kind review. I'm here and always excited to get out into the park if you're ever in the area again. I love to do deals for return customers.

KarineD351

Sep 2024

If I could put 10 stars, I would: our half day starting at 5:30 in the morning, in the parking lot of the hotel, we drove 30 min, to the site of the hike, it ended around 11:30/Noon. Point of Sale, rock-crawling, with Travis our Guide. We discovered all the desert creatures, all the peculiarities of the park, adaptations, rare species to protect. That was great. The hike itself is not very hard, but nevertheless, we went with him outside the feelings, which we had not done on our own, and especially we climbed the rocks for unique viewpoints and a different experience. Travis is super clear, we got it all figured out. We were on a private outing, just the three of us so he adapted to our requests, our pace, our questions. I recommend 200%: do not hesitate to make this trip to see with another eye this beautiful park and all plants and animals!