Mastodon Peak Loop Trail 1
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Mastodon Peak Loop Trail 2

Mastodon Peak Loop Trail

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Twentynine Palms

🧭"I would recommend going counterclockwise
☀️Bring extra water; shade is extremely limited
🥾Summit scramble is challenging and unmaintained

This 2.6-mile loop in Joshua Tree National Park winds through granite outcroppings and desert flora. The trail features an abandoned gold mine and a challenging scramble to the summit for expansive park views.

Desert hiking
Rock scrambling
Scenic viewpoints
Historical mining site
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