Hiking Joshua Tree National Park 38 Day and Overnight Hikes

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Hiking Joshua Tree National Parkprovides detailed information on thirty-eight of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in this desert wonderland 140 miles east of Los Angeles. The diverse landscapeshaped by strong winds, unpredictable precipitation, and climatic extremesoffers numerous opportunities for year-round exploration. With rich narratives and beautiful photographs, this guidebook provides all you need for hiking the extensive network of trails among granite rock formations, pinon and juniper forests, sandy washes, and the symbols of the park, the Joshua trees. For more than twenty-five years,FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Accurate directions to the trailhead and detailed trail descriptions GPS-compatible trail maps Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons