Joshua Tree’s Hidden Valley Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour – Joshua Tree National Park, California

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one.

Once downloaded, your self-guided tour of Hidden Valley Nature Trail begins in the parking lot for the trail. This valley, famous for its rich history as a cattle rustler s hideout, now serves as a peaceful haven for hikers and climbers alike. The app will guide you along the meandering trail as it circles the valley, offering insights into the valley’s past as a secluded rendezvous for 19th-century outlaws.

You ll also get to know the local flora and fauna, and you ll learn plenty about the area s geology and how it all formed in the first place. Plus, you ll hear about the Native people of the valley and hear a few chilling legends, like the story of the mysterious Yucca Man!

You ll also have the opportunity to scramble on boulders, if that s your thing, or try your hand at the harrowing Chasm of Doom, a narrow slot for adventurous climbers to squeeze through.

But don t worry, aside from those optional excursions, this 1-mile loop is easy for all skill levels, and only takes about a half hour to hike. Your tour will conclude right near the parking lot where it began.

HIGHLIGHTS

Wander through Hidden Valley, a natural enclosure with a storied past
Discover the terrifying Chasm of Doom
Hear about the dastardly McHaney Gang
Listen to the legend of the Yucca Man
Gain insights into the resilient desert flora and fauna along the trail

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