上个周末,我和朋友们决定去Joshua Tree National Park的Geology Tour Road来一场轻松的越野之旅。整个行程大约两个小时,全程18英里,真是既不累又有趣。一开始,路况还不错,宽阔的软沙路让我们轻松地驾驶。但到了Squaw Tank附近,路况开始变得复杂,路面变得多石,而且很快就变成了单向路,只能继续前行,无法掉头回去。...
Joshua Tree National Park Backcountry Roads for Offroad VehiclesFour-wheel drive vehicles are welcome in Joshua Tree National Park. For your own safety and for the protection of the natural features of the park please stay on established roads. Tire tracks on the open desert can last for years...
If you’re interested in learning about the geological wonders of Joshua Tree, the Geology Tour Road is a must. This unpaved road takes you on an 18 mile journey through the park’s geological history, passing by various rock formations, outcrops, and even former mine sites. The road can...
Joshua Tree National Park includes probably the largest semi-contiguous exposure of Precambrian basement in the far western United States, and originally lay at the southwestern edge of Laurentia during formation of the Cordilleran miogeocline. The park extends more than 100 km across the strike of...
13. Geology RoadIf you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle driving on Geology Road is a great way to see what Joshua Tree looked like back before it became a National Park. This 18-mile motor tour takes you through Joshua Trees Most fascinating landscapes. There are 16 stops along the dirt ...
Geology One of the most fascinating aspects of the Joshua Tree National Park are the unique rock formations that can be found around the park. Visitors often describe the rock strewn landscape as otherworldly with comparisons to Martian and Lunar landscapes common. ...
Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park Do One or Two Short Walks Plan to Hike a More Difficult Trail Stay at One of the Campgrounds Drive a Backcountry Road Horseback Ride Climb or Boulder Admire a Wildflower Bloom Join a Ranger Program Things to Do Near Joshua Tree National Park Where...
Drive in Joshua Tree’s Stunning Backcountry Try going for a drive if you’d like to see Joshua’s backcountry in comfort. Geology Tour Road is an 18-mile motor tour that leads through some of the park’s most exciting scenery. Plan for approximately 2 hours to make the entire trip. ...
One of the top fun things to do in Joshua Tree – besides hikes – is off-roading at Geology Road. For this, you will need a four-wheel drive or SUV. Along the road, you will see 18 markers for points of interest. One of these markers will point you to Squaw Rock, a concrete ...