Joshua Tree Sunset & Starlight Guided Hike
Follow a certified guide from desert sunset into Joshua Tree’s dark sky
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 24 people
Includes
Guided hike, desert interpretation
Highlights
Join a local Joshua Tree National Park-certified guide for a shared evening nature hike in the Mojave Desert. As daylight fades, take in the changing desert landscape and the quiet of true dark-sky territory.
- Explore a scenic section of Joshua Tree National Park after sunset
- Learn about desert flora, fauna, geology, geography, and cultural history
- Observe the night sky while walking through the desert landscape
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires walking 1 mile with slight elevation gain and completing the full trail
- Senior/military tickets require ID upon arrival
- Pets are not allowed on park trails
- Wear closed-toed shoes
- Keep children close and stay with the group; you cannot leave early or return to the parking area without a guide
- Do not use flashlights, headlamps, tripods, or flash photography during the experience unless the guide permits flashlight or headlamp use
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund or credit. If the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, receive a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: VYFR74
FAQs
Arrive 15 minutes before your Starlight Hike for check-in.
Bring 1 liter of water per person. Bring a hat, jacket, and gloves as needed; temperatures may drop quickly after sunset.
Yes. Toilets are available at the trailhead area.
Meeting details
Indian Cove Ranger Station parking lot, Indian Cove Rd., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Related locations
Joshua Tree National Park
Admission includedStanding among the gnarled, reaching arms of the park's namesake trees, you feel immediately that Joshua Tree National Park operates by its own rules. The Mojave and Colorado deserts collide here, producing a terrain that is equal parts harsh and quietly beautiful. Boulders the size of houses balance improbably on one another, and the silence between gusts of wind is total. Joshua Tree National Park rewards those who slow down enough to notice it.
