Pleasant Valley To El Dorado Mine and Pinto Basin
Twentynine Palms, California
17.1 mi
Distance
2,159 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 30m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pleasant Valley To El Dorado Mine and Pinto Basin is an out-and-back trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Riverside County, California. It is 17 miles long and gains 2,159 feet. The nearest town is Indio Hills, California, about 11 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 | 1,003 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 1,007 ft |
| End | 17.1 mi | 1,003 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:
- Indio Hills, CA · about 11 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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