Joshua Tree, California

South Fork to Dollar Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Banning, California.

Boo Hoff Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near La Quinta, California.

Alpine Pedal Path is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Bear Lake, California.

Lake Fulmor is a small lake in the San Jacinto Wilderness near Idyllwild, CA.  The trail loops around the lake offering spectacular views and is good for all skill levels.  There are picnic tables, grills, and a small dock where you can peer out over the lake or cast a line.  To fish in Lake Fulm...

Dunn Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palm Springs, California.

Follow the directions to the trail head, and park on the side of the road. You will see a sign that says Castle Rock Trail, and the path is directly behind that sign. The hike up to the peak is steep, sandy, and very rocky, so shoes with good traction is recommended. There are also lots of oak a...

Cactus Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mountain Center, California.

The trail is typically used for hiking, nature trips, and trail running. There are lots of opportunities to see desert plants and flowers. On clear days, you can see the Salton Sea. There is an old mine to explore from the outside, as the entrance has been sealed.  If you plan on going to the top...

Begin by following the unsigned but visible trail on the south side of the turnout. You climb steadily through bushes and past granite boulders. At half a mile, you pass over to the western slope of the hill where the trail bends southeast, providing your first look of the river valley far below....