The trail is very scenic. If you want to see Joshua trees as far the eye can see, come here. Sunrises and Sunsets are amazing here. There are plenty a of rock formations to get some altitude and see God paint the sky with beautiful colors.

This is just a fantastic getaway, close to home. The crowds are somewhat self regulating and the possibilities are endless. Good climbing and hiking and wonderful to just relax. If you make it up the hills, great views await. Decent daytime temperatures year round.

Have had the pleasure to hike almost all the trails in Joshua Tree. This one by far is the most family friendly and fun for all ages. If you are feeling adventurous you can climb up to the top of any of the rock piles and get a birds eye view of the whole park.

Crowded so please wear your mask. Great little hike for the golden hour for any photography buffs

Another wonderful, easy hike at Joshua Tree National Park. Lots of easy, rock climbing opportunities for the kids. Just watch your step, and wear comfortable shoes with good grip. Be mindful of the wildlife.

Oh my gosh, sooooo fun!!! Kiddos rans and played on rocks for hours! We saw all kinds of rad nature critters, lizards and a tortoise. We didnt get in much distance, bc the kids just wanted to climb. But super fun!

One of my favourite places on Earth. The hike is super easy and the scenery is second to none.

Family-friendly trail,

This was our first time here and it was great. It was. Oil to see the rock climbers and it was an easy trail for a 5 year old.

Fell in love with desert beauty on this hike.

Great hike, easy trail, self guided with information signs. Would highly recommend for a nice afternoon outing

Awesome easy loop trail. From climbing on the rocks to walking on flat land and checking all the beautiful scenery out. The kids, ranging from 4 to 8 had no problems finishing the loop. Would recommend for everyone. The trail does have some steep steps.

Amazing, great view of the ecosystem of the Mojave desert! A must see trail through Joshua Tree

It was a wonderful hike. Not too difficult for a beginner. The trail was very well maintained. We took several stops to take photos and each and every one was a master piece. I would love to go there back again.

Enjoyed hiking around and checking out the different areas.

I love this trail for scrambling on rocks, but its also perfect for beginners who want an easy stroll through the rock formations as the trail is very well marked and short.

Awesome one mile loop/trail. clear signs so it’s difficult to get lost. tons of cool rock formations to explore and climb (but leave it better than you found it!!) parking lot is pretty big and even if it’s full, there are always people coming and going. also a nice picnic area with lots of tables.

Gorgeous national park. The landscape is immaculate and there are Joshua tress as far as the eye can see. Lots of picnic tables and decent shade can be found. Great spot for a picnic lunch or a photoshoot. Dusk was stunning

Amazing nature and so serene! Well loved trail but the path is shared nicely by all travelers. Plenty of space for isolation . And the bear is there!! (Last photo!)

The kids went on a short hike before lunch. I cant hike as fast as they can they were way ahead of me. Beautiful weather.

Nature at its best. Love the stone and rock formations.

Very cool trail! Now I know why it is always so busy, three times before I wanted to hike this trail, but no parking spots.

Love this trail. Easy hike, very doable. Lots of rocks to climb on and explore. Some cacti along trail too.

Fun mile loop through rocks where you can wander around the path too

Fairly flat trail. Great rock formations.

Very beautiful .. easy access one loop trail...highly recommeded

Joshua tree national park is a impressive place to go. Great nature and you can see lot of different vegetation. The rocks are unique there. The Hidden Value Trail is easy to go and many things to see. We liked it very much. Bring some water with you .

Great, easy trail. Loved the scenery! Ability to handle stairs is necessary to manage the trail. Parking lot with pit toilet is right next to trailhead.

Nice trail, nothing too special about it.

This trail is near the western entrance to the park. Kids love to scamper about among the footpaths. The boulders are easy to ascend. Watch out for cactus and other slithering creatures.

Absolutely incredible its just a 1.1 mile Loop while probably your best bang for your buck for short easy hike. Not always but a lot of the times you can see rock climbers rappelling down the giant boulders.

I loved this short hike, a truly magical place in the morning before the crowd of visitors.

Incredible Nature at its finest. (Spoler alert: Joshua trees are not a actually trees!) Stunning rock formations that defy gravity. Perfect place for amazing photographs. Professionals often use the park for shots. Perfect place for amateur and pro Rock Climbers.

Love this trail. Plenty of spots for climbing, bordering, and just enjoying the view of a beautiful national park.

For two and a half years, friends and coworkers told me I had to see Joshua Tree. So when I planned a cross country road trip for the summer and heard they had reopened from COVID, I knew I had to add it as a stop. Its beautiful, to be sure. The trees are so unique and beautiful. Watching the sunset there was amazing. All in all though, Id say that Joshua Tree is hyped up. I think people see it as a cool spot to take Instagram pictures or to rough it but my opinion is that its overrated. If you can, stop here, if not, no worries.

Short 1 mile loop around. Easy stroll with cacti, trees, lizards and big horn sheep.

Put on your hiking shoes.or tennis shoes and enjoy

We visited in early July. The parking is adequate. There were a few people at the trail. We didn’t hike the whole loop. We hiked about 10 minutes from the parking lot. The picnic area is good. The views are excellent.

Nice and easy little hike in the heart of the valley. It takes about 30 mins to an hour depending on your speed and which trails you take. As you walk you get to climb some rocks and to see different kinds of sights typical for Joshua Tree National park. Also try to pay attention to the wildlife as you walk-there is a lot of birds here. There were way too many people on the trail but we still enjoyed it. The best time to be here is during sunrise or sunset. Also the night sky here is quite spectacular! Bring plenty of water.

This is one of the best hikes in the area. Its not too long, its not that steep, but theres lots of huge rock formations to climb and make this hike strenuous and long if you want.The hike also has lots of interesting things for actual rock climbing enthusiasts, and you can see many of them in action.If you can do just one hike in the park, do this one. You get a great view of the Joshua Trees spread out over the desert scape, an amazing view of the rock formations in this area, and some great views of vegetation in the desert.

Oh my God... Its some magical place. Cant explain. Must be there...

Good hiking loop . Its like walking in a round bug garden full of rocks and desert plants

Beautiful but cold when it rains

Came here to see the meteor shower last night and it was amazing!

A special place to hike between huge rock structures. This trail is kid friendly.

Most unique and beautiful scenery. Very easy but enjoyable.

Nice trail to hike. Takes about 45 Minutes. Bring your camera and plenty of water with you.

Very nice and short trail with information along the track. We were lucky to see quite some lizards. Especially the rock formations were astonishing to me!

An easy walk with educational signs.

Excitement felt well around the gondula when it took us smoothly to the high elevation and the weathers changed from the desert heat to the cold snow. Amazing view of the valley and the mountains around it.

Beautiful, short trail inside Joshua Tree. I was surprised by the large variety of plants. Really liked the plaques explaining what I was looking at.

One of my favorite places in Joshua Tree. Its secluded, beautiful and easy for the family to enjoy.

This was our second visit to this trail, with about 2 years in between. We enjoy it here so much and always find something new to explore and admire.

Privacy in the desert while you learn desert details

One of the best hikes i made so far. Easy hike on a 1 mile loop. you get some great views along the way. It is a real hidden Valley...

Great for little kids to practice bouldering

I really enjoyed the trail. I love the view in the late afternoon. Rocks with different colors die to shade s.There were lots of of people enjoying the rock climbing.We climbed a small rock, the view was amazing.The basic facilities provided at the parking area is good.Good for a family trip.

Gorgeous hike, relatively accessible (some stairs, but mostly flat short loop), great informational signs, and beautiful surroundings. Lots of parking, and bouldering accessible too!

A wonderful and beutiful trail. Also very comical!!! Kids will love tiis trail, the number one reson is the butt rock and the second reson is that this trail is very flat. Not strenous at all.

If you come here, and you want a challenge you should look up on YouTube: How to find the Chasm of Doom, in Joshua Tree! Its awesome!If you dont want to climb in tight spaces that are challenging, but you still want to hike, this is a great place! You do have to pay $30 to get a week long pass in the park, but its worth it! Also, they do have outhouses!

Superb experience of a great nature walk. Beautiful trail and scenic landscapes around. Joshua trees, desert land, huge stones, stone mountains and much more to explore. Take plenty of water and avoid going in afternoons or in severe heat. Preferably take the trails in mornings, late afternoons or evenings. We were here in Spring season and the desert everywhere was unbelievably blooming with various colorful flowers and the aroma was spread everywhere in the atmosphere.

Great one-mile hike. There are two spots, as you enter and exit, that are a little steep and rocky with narrow passages. I was carrying a wiggling toddler who was tired of walking and had to be careful so he didnt hit his head on a rock while he flailed. But we made it! The terrain otherwise is almost completely flat and sandy. I enjoyed my barefoot hike, but definitely keep your eyes open for cactus if you do it barefoot or in sandals. Or shorts. Or athletic shoes. Actually, just watch for cactus. They arent right on the trail, but you will find them if you go to any of the short side ones.

Wow, wow, wow! Loved this walk. Was a fairly easy hike although not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Great photo opportunities and very cool history.

Stunning views and very pleasant morning hike. not particularly challenging.

Nice place, bring plenty of water

Very popular hike but well worth it. I have never seen anything quite like it.

This is a solid easy hike. Enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities.

This area of the park, despite being very busy, is completely magical.

1 mile trail and it’s a very easy walk.

Gorgeous walk between the boulders and joshua trees. A lot of people practicing climbing interesting to watch.

I saw a bunny rabbit and a coyote! So cute and wonderful to see in the wild.

Nice easy trail...

Amazing, short hike. Stunning views. I climbed around on the rocks a bit which was fun (but watch for snakes). Youre in the desert, so bring water. Theres parking right at the trail head. Highly recommend if you are in Joshua Tree .

Love all of Joshua Tree! Hidden Valley is a gorgeous trail great place to see the beauty of nature and learn some fun facts along the path!

It is a really great walk with beautiful scenery

Wonderful place to climb, but if definitely go in the day and go with a buddy. Some jumps are not for beginners, so having a friend would be ideal.

Absolutely beautiful trail. The sunset here is fantastic, however it can get very cold since this is a desert (and because of the wind) so I would recommend bringing some layers to wear. During day, it can get very hot and VERY DRY, so make sure to bring water to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen as well. Me and my family had camped here before, this place is very kid-friendly and has great facilities, except the restrooms in the camping area is very dirty and there’s often a very long line, so I would recommend using the bathrooms at the visitor center if possible. Again, I would definitely recommend this place to camp, hike, take pictures, and spend quality time with your family. a truly beautiful place, I would definitely 10/10 recommend going here.

Joshua Tree is beautiful and has lot sof trails. Hidden Valley was recommended by our airbnb host as an easy hike. It was perfect my husband and I who prefer a leisurely stroll to scrambling over rocks or a steep climb. It was essentially a loop with a little elevation near the end. There were other hikers on the trail but not so much that it disturbed the silence, nor did the trail seem crowded. The whole time I was marveling at how beautiful this little piece of desert was. Definitely going back to Joshua Tree to camp, hike, and see more of what this high desert has to offer.

Great experience to walk in this beautiful valley. Not visible from the road, it is hidden between several mountains. Great vegetation, of typical Joshua Trees. Easy hikes ok approx. 1.2 miles, with no inclination. It is doable in 30 minutes with kids. Bring enough water as it is exposed to the sun.

Its natures Its beautiful

My first trip to California and we were able to see the Joshua Tree National Park - such an awesome time!!! We will be back for sure!

There is something about this place feels you could say spiritual. Worth the trip

Its short for experienced hikers but still worth it.

Love this area.plenty to see and explore

Really cool hike short but very interesting

Its really fun to climb on those big rocks. My kids were like monkey jumping around and trying to discover new paths to go to the other side of the rock mountain.Not suggest during summer time though. There was limited of shade.

So much interesting stuff in one park. Hiking, rock climbing, nature watching.l, camping, off-roading. Great in March & November.

The chasm of doom is superb if you can find it.

Stunning loop track through beautiful desert formations. Find a place to watch the sunset here!

We hiked through Hidden Valley right after sunset and we were almost expecting to catch sight of some dinosaurs peacefully walking around... The landscape here is incredible and pretty unique, many different plant species are living in symbiosis within this microclimate made possible by the tall rocky walls around. Truly inspiring and relaxing.

Easy trail for kids and families.

Best time to go is winter, youll have more time to explore due to the mild temps!

It’s a very nice 1-mile hike. Very easy, so also crowded. It was our first trail in Joshua Tree, so it was a nice introduction to the park.

Great area to walk around. Fascinating nature and landscape

So fun! Great memories of a family adventure

Excellent place to visit. Amazing rock formations right next to parking area. I think Lion King got their pride rock idea where they show baby Simba from this place.

Great easy but scenic trail

Short 1 mile loop. Nice trail but you can do better just parking somewhere and carving your own path while at Joshua Tree.

Breathtaking view after a winter storm.

Great easy hike. Lots to explore and climb. Day use area with picnic tables, and restrooms.