Joshua Tree Natural Wonders Walk: Plants, Animals and Rocks
Description
***due to high heat 10am hikes might be canceled. We can discuss what that looks like if you decided to book a 10am hike at this time.*** Join us for an exciting adventure in the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree, CA, USA. Explore the diverse flora and fauna that call this unique desert ecosystem home and learn about some geology, as well. Guided by a certified California Naturalist who will lead you on a journey through the desert, pointing out interesting plants, animals, and geological formations along the way. Get ready to be amazed by the natural beauty of Joshua Tree! The hike is around 2 miles round trip. While most of the hike is flat, be prepared to hike sandy, gravelly, and lightly hilly terrain. Midweek tours often only have one group/family so you may get a private tour! Please note: All attendees must sign a liability release form in order to attend. Please bring the signed form(s) with you.
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Itinerary
On this hike we will: *Gain a better understanding of the geologic formations of Joshua Tree *Learn about more than three dozen significant plant species including their uses by Native Americans, how they evolved, and why they are important to the desert biotic community. *Discover the habitats and characteristics of key Mojave animal species. *Bust Joshua Tree myths! ++meeting time is able to be changed if guide is available at that time.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Great long walk with lots of stops. Our guide, Sharron, was amazing! She was so knowledgable! She answered all of our questions. I would rate this as EXCELLENT!
Thank you! That means a lot. Glad you guys could come hang out on the trail!
This was great! An easy and low stress walk along one of the trails where Sharon pointed out plants and wildlife. She was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Thanks so much Kylye! Hope you have a safe trip back to Kentucky.
My walk with Sharon was great, she is super knowledgeable and took care to provide an experience that was both interesting and educational. She is also great at spotting lizards sunning on rocks!
Thank you so much and thank you for the bighorn photos. Hope your trip out here was all you ever dreamed of and more!
This guided walk was a great way to learn about the plants and animals in the park. Sharon was in communication prior to meeting up, and answered last minute questions promptly. We learned quite a bit on our walk. It was educational, not exercise, so set expectations accordingly. It was a great way to start our visit in Joshua Tree.
Glad to have you out today and talk plants here and up in the PNW! Hope the rest of your trip is amazing.
We enjoyed this walk through the desert with Sharon, who explained the local desert geology, life cycle of the Joshua trees, identified flowers and animal scat and lizards and anything else that we came across. The trail was sand or packed sand and the walk was not strenuous. Our group was small so there was time for lots of questions and conversation. I think this was an excellent introduction to the area. The guide also had information about other places in the area to visit and things to do.
Thank you so much, Edith! And thank you for all of the great articles you found about the area. I will definitely be using them for references when people ask about those places and things to do! Hope your spa day was excellent.
Sharon was a great guide, she was very knowledgeable and informative. The area was beautiful and unique area to explore. We are in our mid-60s and had no issues keeping up.
Thank you so much! I loved looking for birds and critters with you all... glad you guys got to see some Gambel's quail on the hike, hopefully you've seen many more birds at the Salton Sea!
The most enjoyable science lesson ever.
So glad you got to spend a day hanging out in Joshua Tree! You had such good questions!
I felt like these trails had a lot more life than what I saw while in the national park and Sharon was very knowledgeable!
So glad you got a new perspective on the desert! Hope the rest of your trip was great!
Fantastic! Sharon was so knowledgeable and friendly . Learned a ton and really had a great time.
Awww! You guys were a plesure and asked really great questions. :)
Sharon was a smart, fun and easy leader through the desert conservation area where we learned so much about the flora and fauna. We were so happy to learn names of plants and cacti as well as some history of the area. We had already walked in the park and she answered many questions with efficiency and a smile. Well worth the cost and we understood the JT so much better.
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed our time together. Hope you make it back to the area again!
