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Wonderland of Rocks Loop via Barker Dam Loop

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2.0 mi
Distance
1 hrs 11 min
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terrain
73 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail in Joshua Tree National Park.

This trail goes by Barker Dam Loop Trailhead.

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    5 years, 9 months ago
    The weather was perfect about mid 60s. It is an easy hike only about 1 mile. You see an old dam, watering station, petroglyphs, and some of the interesting landscape of Joshua Tree NP.
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mjokerst 8 years, 6 months ago
Barker Dam Loop - Ava Overlander
View our full Joshua Tree Trip Report at www.avaoverlander.com
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AlertWetland2826 4 months ago
Joshua Tree National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/23096579715
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rQzYPvs 5 months ago
Barker Dam Nature Trail, Joshua Tree NP
Easy, no pack, lots of educational info along the way
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Keith Stuart 7 months, 1 week ago
Joshua Tree National Park Walk
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22017645940
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BriskDune7444 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Joshua Tree National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/21840588681
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Brian Meyers 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Joshua Tree National Park Walk
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20933159527
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StrongBluff6516 7 years, 7 months ago
Barkers Dam.
Fun bouldering Go to petroglyphs
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