Lost Palms Oasis
4.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 19 min
Time
terrain
456 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy one way trail to Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park.
This trail goes by Mastodon Peak.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Easy? Is that why they have signs advising less experienced hikers to avoid it especially from 10AM-5PM from May to October? It’s not easy. It’s at least a moderate level hike. There’s a slow incline most of the way to the oasis turn off but there’s also several steep portions, along with deep, loose scree. There’s little shade along the trail & heat exhaustion and heat stroke are a real concern. I saw a handful of people with little to no water, wearing black or dark colored clothing in the middle of the day, with open sandals. Hopefully they didn’t make those choices because this trail was rated easy.
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