Hike to the Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park

ABOUT THE HIKE: We hike to JTNP's largest grove of California fan palm trees, tucked into a hidden canyon. There are no big climbs on this well maintained, single track trail as pass scenic ridges and sandy washes through the desert. At the midpoint of the hike, we will stop for a lunch break under or above the palm trees. There is a rock scramble into the hidden canyon, which is optional for the more adventurous. This is a strenuous, out/back, 5 hour, 7.5 mile hike, with 700 feet of elevation gain. We will be hiking at a moderate pace with a sweep, so please plan to hike with the group. Dogs are not allowed on this national park trail.

Find the trail map and video here:
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/joshua-tree-hikes/hike-lost-palms-oasis-trail/

ABOUT JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK: Designated a national monument in 1936, Joshua Tree became a national park in 1994. It includes parts of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation: the higher Mojave Desert above 3,000 feet and the lower Colorado Desert. The park contains some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California and of course forests of the the native Joshua Tre

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the 10 Freeway, exit Cottonwood Spring Road (approximately 20 miles past Indio).... travel north seven miles.... turn right into the Cottonwood Visitor Center with restrooms available. The use fee for the Joshua Tree National Park is $30. Although there is no toll gate at the southern entry, the entry fee can be purchased at the Visitor Center. Proceed approximately one mile from the Visitor Center past the campground entry to our meetup location at road end at the Cottonwood Springs Oasis trailhead.

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.