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Journey into Joshua Tree Audio Tour and Locals Guide

Journey into Joshua Tree Audio Tour and Locals Guide

Overview

Immerse yourself in the wonder of Joshua Tree National Park on this self-guided driving tour from Drives & Detours. Using our mobile app and GPS-triggered audio, you’ll cruise through surreal desert landscapes and discover iconic stops like Skull Rock, Hidden Valley, and the Cholla Cactus Garden—along with hidden gems you might otherwise miss.

Start the tour from either the West or North park entrance and travel at your own pace. Whether you're snapping photos, hiking short trails, or just enjoying the views from your car, the tour offers a flexible, informative, and offline-friendly way to explore.

You’ll also receive free access to our Local’s Guide, packed with handpicked recommendations for restaurants, art galleries, roadside attractions, and more in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown—perfect for planning a full day or weekend in the area.

City: Palm Springs

Tue 10 Jun

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Starting at $14.99

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Tue 10 Jun

Starting at $14.99

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What's Included

App & Tour Download

Free Local Area Guide (Joshua Tree & Surrounding Areas)

Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 30-days)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
Start from either of the main park entrances (West or North)
All suggested hikes are optional—tour takes ~3 hours without hiking
Free Local’s Guide included with additional sights and activities nearby
Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires
One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
Download the Drives & Detours app and tour before arriving in the park
Bring a car charger or fully charged phone

What To Expect

Quail Springs Trail

Quail Springs is a trailhead and picnic area. It's a great place to get out and walk around, explore some boulders, and take some pictures. An optional hike can take you to a nearby homestead site with rock carvings.

Boy Scout Trail

Boy Scout Trail provides hiking access to Indian Cove as well as Willow Hole, which is an oasis tucked into the Wonderland of Rocks area. The rock formations and unique landscape can make this a mesmerizing place to hike, especially at the right time of day.

Hidden Valley

The Hidden Valley Trail is a relatively easy one-mile loop that circles a secluded valley surrounded by towering rock formations. It’s a particularly scenic hike, especially given how short and level it is.

Barker Dam Trail

Take a short loop hike to a natural tank that was artificially fortified by ranchers in the early 1900’s to collect rain and runoff for livestock. On the way back, keep your eyes out for some petroglyphs and rock art.

Wall Street Mill

Optional hike from the Barker Dam area to visit the Wall Street Mill, which processed ore that was extracted from nearby mines. Also along the way are the Wonderland Ranch homestead ruins.

Keys View

Stop at this scenic overlook that provides a sweeping panorama of the Coachella Valley. On a clear day, you can see for miles, from the Salton Sea to the south, to Mount San Jacinto which towers above Palm Springs at an elevation of 10,830 feet.

Ryan Ranch Homestead Site

Take a short hike (optional) to this old homestead site of a wealthy rancher turned mine operator.

Hall of Horrors

Get out and explore a mini slot canyon tucked into the boulders!

Ryan Mountain

Optional but challenging hike to the top of Ryan Mountain. Because of its central location within the park, the views from the top can be stunning.

Skull Rock

Located right along the road, Skull Rock is a natural rock formation and popular photo spot.

Split Rock

Another optional loop hike that gets a little less traffic than some of the other sites in the park.

Arch Rock Nature Trail

Relatively easy and popular hike that lets you visit 2 natural rock formations on one hike, Arch Rock and Heart Rock.

Cholla Cactus Garden

Get a taste of Joshua Tree's lower desert ecosystem, the Colorado Desert. You'll be surrounded by fuzzy-looking Teddy Bear Cholla, but you don't want to touch them!

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