Wildlife
Arch Rock Nature Trail
49 locals recommend
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Tips from locals
Lovely desert walk out to great explorable rocks and slots. Photo opps galore, including the iconic Arch Rock itself. Can be as easy or as challenging as you like.
This trail is 0.3 miles and takes about 30 minutes to hike. It is full of beautiful white tank granite formations. The trail leads to an arch rock and sculpted mazes. Photographers come here for night photography.
On the way to the Cholla Cactus Garden, stop at the Arch Rock Nature Trail for a quick hike to Arch Rock AND the famous Heart Rock. Take a picture in front of Heart Rock with your friend or lover. It's definitely a special photo op!
Arch Rock, located in the White Tank Campground, is one of my favorite places in Joshua Tree. This short half-mile trail takes you to the arch and you can explore all around it. It is one of many unique rock formations in the park and it’s a great place for star photography as well.