37.6 mi
Distance
4,101 ft
Elev. Gain
14h 7m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for California Riding and Hiking Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,232 ft |
| High point | 6.1 mi | 1,576 ft |
| End | 37.6 mi | 880 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
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:
- Yucca Valley, CA · in or next to town
- 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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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableBlack Rock Campground - Joshua Tree
0.1 mi away · CA
ReservableBlack Rock Equestrian Campground - Joshua Tree
0.1 mi away · CA
ReservableJoshua Tree RV & Campground
6.6 mi away · CA
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7.4 mi away · CA
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8.1 mi away · CA
ReservableCaribbean Mojave Escape
8.3 mi away · CA
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