What is the best place for Joshua Tree exploration?
In Joshua Tree National Park:
Quail Mountain (5813′+) is the highest peak within the Joshua Tree National Park. While the park is well known for its hundreds of climbing routes amid the towering exposed rock and slabs, many fine backcountry hiking routes exist, many of them very lightly traveled. Quail Mountain is visible from along the main park road, rising off to the southwest as one enters into the park from the north. There are no developed trails to the summit, thus offering moderately challenging navigation, although no technical gear or skill is required if you choose your route wisely. Surprisingly few people visit the summit; you stand a very good chance of having the peak and the range to yourself, even during the busy winter season.
Quail Mountain is one of the 140+ peaks in California with at least 2,000 feet of prominence. It ranks at #117 on the list, but the prom-chasers will probably be eyeballing this peak nevertheless. It is also a popular HPS destination. It’s an all-around fun hike no matter your reasons for climbing it!
ROUTE 1
Distance: 14 miles round trip cross-country
Gain: 1500′
Time: 7 hours round trip
Rating: Class 1, moderate
Navigation: Moderate
Leader Rating: “I”, normal conditions
Route: Sandy road and cross-country
DRIVING ROUTE 1
•Take I-10 east past Banning to the intersection with SR 62.
•Go north on SR 62 to Park Boulevard in the town of Joshua Tree with a sign “Joshua Tree National Park”. Turn right.
•Drive 16 miles on this road to the intersection with the Keys View Road. Turn right.
•Continue 1.1 miles farther to a gated dirt road on the right. Park here.
HIKING ROUTE 1
•From the parking area (4342′), hike west on the sandy road 5.5 miles. It eventually turns north. Hike to its end at a turn-around southeast of the peak.
•Hike northwest to the second gully.
•Then ascend the ridge on your right (east) about 1.5 miles to the summit. The register is found at a tall rock cairn at the south end of the summit plateau.
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