The Last Adventurer | Mastodon Peak and Mine - a fun and easy hike in the southern part of Joshua Tree! @TheLastAdventurer | Uploaded January 2020 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
One of the many great things about Joshua Tree National Park is that based on its size, there are many different areas within the park. One of my favorites is the Cottonwood area, which has hikes to a number of areas, the easiest of which is the 2.4 mile roundtrip hike to Mastodon Peak, which allows hikers to have great 360 degree views of the park, and the Salton Sea, and experience some of the park's mining history at the nearby Mastodon Mine. For those looking for a longer hike, the trail to Mastodon Peak also heads out to the Lost Palm Oasis; and for those with lots of stamina, the two hikes can be combined for an over eight mile roundtrip trek. As with any hike in the desert, hikers should plan accordingly for the weather conditions and bring lots of water.

Lost Palms Oasis Hike: youtu.be/2ART8PWbOaU
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