Lost Palms Oasis Loop
7.3 mi
Distance
4 hrs 7 min
Time
terrain
459 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate out and back trail to Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park.
This trail goes by Mastodon Peak.
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This is a really great out and back hike through interesting and varied desert landscape which brings you to to an outlook with amazing views of the Lost Palms Oasis. The trailhead is located near the Cottonwood Ranger Station and Campsite in the south of Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a popular route so you may want to start early. Make sure you take plenty of water as the route offers no shade and you’ll be walking for at least 2.5 to 3 hours. The route is well signed and easy to follow and while there are a couple of steepish sections it’s mainly moderate and the whole trail is on firm sand/gravel with only a few short sections on deeper sand.
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Public Tracks
Lost Palms Oasis
Fairly strenuous. Lots of up and down. Did this with Bill & Leslie.
Mastadon Peak and Lost Oasis Trails, Joshua Tree NP
No shade, brought/needed 2.5 - 3.0 liters of water; total pack ~18#
Joshua Tree National Park Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/24138725347
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