Cholla Cactus Garden Nature Trail
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HI
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Difficulty: ⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 0.5 mi
Region: Joshua Tree NP
Elev. Gain: 9 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 15 min
Parking: Large paved lot
Type: Loop
Pass: America the Beautiful or $30
Know Before You Go:
An easy, family-friendly stop off the main highway.
A must-do while in Joshua Tree National Park.
Venture as far as you'd like or stay on the paved path.
A great place to see sunrise or sunset, the cactus will glow in the golden hour light.
Bring lots of water!
Be sure to wear closed toed shoes, you’ll encounter many spines along the path.