
9.4 mi
Distance
830 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 25m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pinto Basin Fried Liver Wash is an out-and-back trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Riverside County, California. It is 9.4 miles long and gains 830 feet. The nearest town is Twentynine Palms, California, about 16 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 | 543 ft |
| High point | 5.0 mi | 714 ft |
| End | 9.4 mi | 543 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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 16 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
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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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Campgrounds near this trail


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Twentynine Palms, CA
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewed No Service
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12.6 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
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BLM near Joshua Tree - Flat Road
15.4 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
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Joshua Tree National Park Sheep Pass Campground
15.9 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, CA
Check official pricing6 sitesNational Park Reservable Well reviewed Major Issues
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