Seemingly short but a pretty far walk from the parking lot. Once you get to the Arch rock trail it's 1.4 miles and winds through some great rock formations, all of which you can scramble on. Our favorite parts were all the "off-trail" moments where you could get up and close with the desert. In summer it's recommended to do this trail before 10 am, it gets hot even in Spring! It was by far the hottest we were because of the long walk from parking with no shade at all. I believe the elevation is lower here so it felt warmer than the other Joshua Tree hikes. The iconic stops are whale rock, heart rock, and the large arch near the beginning of the trail. I'm not sure what it was but there is also a cliff you can walk to the edge of and there is some great rock formations in a canyon. It is popular also if you come too late there will be no parking, when we left we saw people walking from pretty far to get here since the parking lot was full. read more

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This is probably one of the most popular attractions at the park. It does get busy so my suggestion is to come early. It's located next to the campground, but the campground is strictly for campers. There is no parking there. For the visitors, there is a small parking lot right before you get to the campground check all trails app. You may want to download it because there's no reception in the area. The trail has the arch and heart shaped rock. But what I found more interesting was the area near the shape rock where there were tons of rocks and boulders of different sizes and shapes. It was surreal. It was really cool. climb and walk-through it all. Very kid friendly. Come early and it does get hot. It's all exposed. Definitely little shade. read more

Arch Rock is located near the White Tank Campground at Joshua Tree National Park. You can visit even if you don't stay at the campground but I recommend coming early because it's a popular attraction. If the campground parking is full there's a small parking lot before you reach the campground. It's not a long walk to the rock but climbing up to take pictures might take some effort because of all the obstacles in the way. Its shape is as its name suggests. It's a pretty cool arch that looks really cool with the blue skies in the background and of course looks even better if you're able to capture pictures without anyone in the shot. read more

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Well Coming to Joshua Tree National Park and trying to hit up all the beautiful spots in This park so Arch Rock is one of them and we had to see what this rock was all about !! It's a good hike to the rock and not hard at all !! It's all flat land with a lot of sand and Gravel but you will enjoy it !! We parked and walk about a mile and a half and you will reach this beautiful Rock . We got to the top of the rock and it makes beautiful pictures and under the Arch of the rock it looks cool and we of course took a lot of pictures here !! Just remember to bring a lot of water and some snacks you might need it . Because we did and you can sit on the rock and enjoy the amazing Views here . I highly recommend you check it out it is amazing and we had a lot of fun here . read more

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Popular JT attraction. Fascinating photo op, as the arch creates a frame-within-a-frame. I was able to walk on the arch too, though getting back down gave me a scare. I like the trail's other marvelous formations too, including the Whale Rock and the Heart Rock. read more

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This was the first stop we did at Joshua Tree NP. We parked across the street at the parking lot and hiked to heart rock then arch rock. The total time we hiked was about 56 min for 1.55 mi from the parking lot. It was an easy hike and definitely a must when coming to JT. read more

Arch Rock - Heart rock - Hiking Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

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It's a short fun hike around 2 miles if you do Arch & Heart Rock both trails are easy to find just follow the trail signs. Be careful some rocks are slippery if you don't wear proper shoes, we saw some ladies in a dress and regular shoes and got hurt bad. Also bring enough water you is a desert and is hot even in October. There is bathrooms in every campground. Oh use insect repellent or you will get bitten lol Enjoy the trails and please leave no trace. read more

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It was fun place to take pic but hard to locate. The split trial has even more variety rock shapes and styles that I would recommend more than here. It was Saturday noon on Feb and was a little busy you need to wait in line tot law pics lol read more

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Arch Rock is a cool 30 foot long rock formation that is located behind White Tank Campground. You can park along Pinto Basin Road where the campground is located. The path to Arch Rock begins alongside campsite nine and is less than half a mile. It's a great place to take photographs. The area itself has lots of boulders around it that you may have to climb to get a really good picture. If you continue walking down the trail, you will find Heart Rock. There are small signs that point the way. It is totally worth it to check it out after spending time at Arch Rock. Heart Rock is a giant rock in the shape of a heart. Just keep in mind that there is no cell service around here and to bring plenty of water. read more

Arch Rock - Arch Rock - Hiking Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

Super easy mostly flat "hike". We spent ~1hr there and had a great time oohing and aahing at the rock formations and climbing everything in site. Felt like I was in a big adult playground. There weren't really a lot of signs to direct you to the arch but there were lots of other people there so we just asked around until we finally got there. read more

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Arch Nouveau Another short, easy 1.4-mile loop trail that leads hikers out to an interesting outcropping of granite rocks--the most famous of which is the aptly-named eponymous Arch Rock itself. There's a parking lot built specifically for this popular feature that is also the Trailhead to Twin Tanks. White Tank Campground is also situated a stone's throw from the infamous rocks, as well. This was probably the most popular (i.e., crowded) area we visited in the park between all the hikers, bikers and nearby campers. Not the greatest place to commune with nature, but it's still a fun spot to check out--esp since it's quick and easy. As with all things here at Joshua Tree, there's always a bit of a schlep involved to get to anything. To get to the Arch Rock parking lot, it's 40min from Cottonwood Visitor Center; 20min from Oasis Visitor Center; and 45min from Joshua Tree Visitor Center. Tldr: Great family-friendly hike with lots of easy rocks for kids to climb around on. Happy Hikes! :) read more

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Arch Rock is definitely a beauty. It's located a little bit deeper into the park than many of the other hikes, but still totally worth a stop if you're visiting Joshua Tree. When driving down to Arch Rock, make sure to park in the Twin Tanks parking lot. There's another area called White Tank that's actually right next to Arch Rock, but this area is reserved for campers and it has been advised for day users not to park there. From Twin Tanks Parking Lot, you can connect to the Arch Rock Nature Trail. The trail is only a little over a mile long, but there's lots to explore along the way. You'll begin the trail by walking amongst beautiful cacti and baby palm trees. Once you reach the area near Arch Rock, you'll see some pretty elaborate rock formations on your way there. You can actually climb up higher toward Arch Rock, but be careful because the rocks below it are slippery and some parts are jagged and unleveled. Nothing too strenuous, of course. Arch Rock itself is actually really neat. You'll be able to distinguish it pretty easily because it has a very unique and striking arch (hence its' name). It definitely stands out amongst the crowds of other rocks. If you enjoy the general scenery of the park, you'll really love exploring Arch Rock and its' inhabitants. read more

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Most hikes are park and walk immediately adjacent hikes. This one is a really short hike, less than 1 mile Go to heart stone nearby too Lots of places to take photos and lovely wide views all around. Definitely worth the drive for those Instagram pictures and fresh air. Bit chilly and windy when I went so if you go bring a thicker jacket. The path is smoothed out and easy to walk. No trouble to finding the locations because there are arrows pointing to each location. You can't miss the spots. Enjoy a casual walk. Distance into the park is about 20 to 23 miles into the joshua tree national park entrance. On the way you will see skull rock , multiple over night camp locations, and 2 or 3 bathroom locations. The parking lot doesn't have any bathrooms, some of the rocks may have some left over tissue or ... Be careful where you step when you go off the trail. Going into the park costs are posted at the entrance If you have someone over 62 get the unlimited senior citizens pass to ALL NATIONAL PARKS FOR $80, ITS A ONE TIME PAYMENT If you have a current or veteran friend/family it's free for them. Enjoy the short and easy hikes. read more

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The arch rock was one of my favorite stops in Joshua Tree. The rocks are really magnificent and I'm just in awe of nature. Climbing to the arch wasn't too hard and other visitors would gladly help you take photos! There's a short line to take photos! And if you walk past the arch, there are some more cool rock formations! I feel like I'm in another world. read more

We were looking for a short, easy hike to take with the kids while visiting Joshua Tree over the weekend. Opted to check out the Arch Rock and nearby Heart Rock and quite enjoyed it. After a short hike from the parking lot, you get to an area with plenty of the rock piles Joshua Tree is known for. This can distract the kids for hours, but eventually we made it to the Arch Rock for photos as well as to the Heart Rock. Highly recommended! read more

This hike is an absolute must in Joshua Tree. The rocks are like a playground. Be prepared to climb some rocks but it is relatively easy. In order to get to the rocks follow the Arch Rock trail and follow the crowds. When taking the photo at the arch, be sure to have someone take the photo for you on another rock while you are under or over the arch. You can climb above the arch on the back way. There are many other photo opportunities if you climb around. We spent about an 1 hour at the rocks. read more

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Arch rock trail was a short and easy trail that has beautiful views. The rocks are easy to get around, and they are great for pictures. There was a parking lot near the trail entrance. We went on Sunday around 2pm and it wasn't crowded at all. Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Arch Rock - Hiking Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

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A quick 30-60 minute hike in and out for a good sight in this park. The fun part is climbing the rock to get some pics to commemorate your time here! read more

Arch Rock - Hiking Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

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I've been to this place and it's just amazing. The trail is easy and short. There are a lot of people, but the space is big. The photos were amazing and I loved the experience. Bring water, sunscreen and sunglasses. read more

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I parked at White Tank camp ground (next to the dumpster) to get to Arch Rock. It was a little hard to find the trail head, but it is where a little wooden bridge is. Then you kind of follow the path to get to the rock. I had to use my google map to make sure that I got to Arch Rock. The whole area has a lot of rocks to climb on, so it's pretty fun to climb around if you have rock climbing shoes. There were two bunnies when we got to Arch Rock, and we were watching them for a few minutes before they moved on. read more

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All of Joshua Tree national park is amazing. If you're in SoCal it's a must hike. Spend the day and enjoy some beautiful California landscapes! read more

Super easy to find and quite a laidback walk (I wouldn't call it a hike, it's less than 1 mile roundtrip). One of my friends has been to Arches National Park, and he said he should've went to this one first because now it just doesn't compare. Honestly though, I thought it was pretty cool. Worth a stop if you're in the area - and you can hit up Skull Rock while you're at it too. Pro tip: Give yourself some time to scramble around the rocks. We spent a good amount of time going off the trail and exploring. read more

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Arch Rock reminds me a bit of the rock formations in Arches National Park and surrounding area except the rocks are more white and not red. It's about halfway through Joshua tree national Park and quite easy to find. I marked it on the maps app on my phone and then just followed the road so within Joshua tree to find the rock you basically follow Pinto Basin Road until you get to the White Tank Campground and then there'a signage that tells you how to get to the rock. From the campground it's about a .5 mile hike to the rock. There isn't a lot of parking, but just like most national parks you just find a place to park and walk the rest of the way. There are vault toilets nearby just in case you're sitting a gem. ;) read more

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Arch Rock Length: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Easy As the name suggests, this short trail leads to a spectacular natural rock arch. If you're fit and agile, it's a relatively easy climb to the top of the arch, from which you'll be treated to some incredible desert views. For obvious reasons, this trail is very popular, so it can get a little crowded. read more

came here with a big group including many kids ages from 4yrs - 12 yrs old. they love climbing the rocks including up to the arch rock formation. it was our last stop while visiting joshua tree national park and i have to say, was the best. its located by white tank campground. it's about a 8-10 minutes walk after you park on the side of the road. we arrived about 15 minutes before sunset and the view is spectacular. gotta check out this special place. read more

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Skip the half mile nature trail and spend your time scrambling up the rock formations north of the trail, and north of the White Tank Campground. The rocks have very grippy surfaces, making climbing them (with gloves) a ton of fun. read more