Boy Scout
1.2 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Boy Scout is a point-to-point trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in San Bernardino County, California. It is 1.2 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per National Park Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Twentynine Palms, California, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Horse access: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twentynine Palms, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- San Bernardino 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
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Campgrounds near this trail
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