39.1 mi
Distance
5,515 ft
Elev. Gain
15h 9m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
California Riding & Hiking Trail is a point-to-point trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in San Bernardino County, California. It is 39 miles long and gains 5,515 feet. The nearest town is Twentynine Palms, California, about 1 mile 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 | 881 ft |
| High point | 33.3 mi | 1,575 ft |
| End | 39.1 mi | 1,213 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:
- Twentynine Palms, CA · about 1 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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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.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
BLM near Joshua Tree - Flat Road
0.6 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
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Jumbo Rocks Campground
4 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
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Check official pricing50 sitesNational ParkTent
Wanderust Getaways 29 Palms
6 mi awayTwentynine Palms, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Prairie Dog RV And Camping
6 mi awayTwentynine Palms, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Joshua Tree National Park Sheep Pass Campground
7.2 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, CA
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