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Joshua Tree National Park/California

Skull Rock Nature Trail

Twentynine Palms, California

1.7 mi

Distance

98 ft

Elev. Gain

37m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Easy loop to the iconic skull-shaped rock formation. Great for families and photographers. Interpretive signs explain desert ecology and geology.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Hazards & Warnings

Wildlife encountersChanging weather

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Gravel

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:760-367-5500
  • Address:74485 National Park Drive · Twentynine Palms, CA · 92277-3597
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

FallWinterSpring

Highlights

Skull Rock formationUnique boulder formationsDesert plantsFamily-friendly

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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset

Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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