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