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Mastodon Peak via Mastodon Mine Loop Trail

based on 243 tracks & routes #27 hike out of 129 in
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1.9 mi
Distance
1 hrs 5 min
Time
terrain
358 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy one way trail in Joshua Tree National Park.

This trail goes by Mastodon Peak and Cottonwood Campground.

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    2 years, 7 months ago
    Fun Hike almost lost a walkie talkie but found it eventually.
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    7 years, 1 month ago
    Great hike. Beware of some wild bees at some places.
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TruePoncho2584 9 years, 6 months ago
Mastodon Peak Loop 4/3/17 10:06:06 AM
Nice 2 1/2 mile loop with lots of wildflowers as well as views of the Salton Sea and the Mastodon mine
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CozyRunBelt1966 6 months ago
Joshua Tree National Park Hike
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Jaryn Lute 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Joshua Tree National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/21923508329
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Mastodon Peak
With Cindy and Edmund
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Alternate Routes

  1. Mastodon Peak Loop via Mastodon Mine Loop Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.6 mi

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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.3 mi
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