x-country route
1.8 mi
Distance
984 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 6m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
x-country route is a point-to-point trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Riverside County, California. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 984 feet. The nearest town is Joshua Tree, California, about 7 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 | 1,525 ft |
| High point | 1.7 mi | 1,773 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 1,771 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:
- Joshua Tree, CA · about 7 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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