Mileage: Approx 8ish
Elevation: who knows
Gain/Loss: not significant
They say: Moderate
We say: Way cool
What it is: A hike to a willow-shaded pool of water in Joshua Tree National Park. Not joking. This trail takes you through the desert and along a series of washes to a little oasis in the center of the desert. The views are stunning and the endpoint of the hike is an unusual surprise. Follow the Boy Scout trail 1.5 miles to the junction; follow sign to your right for Willow Hole. Follow the trail along the Wonderland of Rocks and cross several washes before following a long sandy wash to the end of the trail. Continue cross-country to Rattlesnake Canyon if you dare. Return the way you came.
Please DO: This hike in the spring or winter. Dreamy 68 degree weather.
Please DON’T: Bring your doggy here without booties, lots of burrs buried in the sand.
What you need to bring: the usual stuff, and a map or GPS if you’re headed onto Rattlesnake Canyon.
What you want to bring: A camera. You’ll use it till the battery dies.
How to get there: From the west entrance of Joshua Tree, follow Park blvd until you see the sign directing you to the left parking area for Boy Scout Trail. Your journey starts here.
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