Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree protects over 1,200 square miles northeast of Palm Springs. The park contains a meeting of the higher Mojave Desert to the west and the lower Colorado Desert to the east. The result is a diverse mixture of vegetation that includes the park's namesake tree. Withing the rocky landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park, you'll find a variety of great hiking trails. ... Read more.
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Ubehebe Crater
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Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park
Ubehebe Crater is located in the north end of Death Valley National Park near the Eureka Dunes and Scotty's Castle. A parking lot along the rim provides a great view of the crater, and three trails offer even more. The Science Ubehebe Crater is a maar volcano that was created by a phreatic eruption two to seven thousand years ago. Hot magma converted groundwater into steam, which created an intense pressure and an intense explosion. ...Read more.
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Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 275 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: February 3, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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