1.8 mi
Distance
66 ft
Elev. Gain
1h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Barker Dam Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Riverside County, California. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 66 feet. The nearest town is Twentynine Palms, California, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,297 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 1,311 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 1,297 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Kid-friendly
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twentynine Palms, CA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Riverside County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Joshua Tree National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:760-367-5500
- Address:74485 National Park Drive · Twentynine Palms, CA · 92277-3597
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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