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Fortynine Palms Oasis
Hiking area
Challenging 3-mile round-trip desert path up & over a steep ridge to a scenic oasis with fan palms.
4.80 (310 reviews)
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Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
Art gallery
šš This was such a fun experience! I loved the chapel the most! So much to see, beautiful path leading from one side of the trail to the next lined with recycled glass bottles. The glass outhouse was cool and Iām working order. The site manager/ grounds coordinator was so nice and offered free beverage...
4.80 (187 reviews)
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Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Nature preserve
šš A little known, hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, this 2 hour tour is very much worth with the visit. Our tour guide, Will, is personable and humorous. The pathway to the cavern was just recently built or renovated within a year or so. This place was privately owned and hand-built by a couple who...
4.80 (135 reviews)
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Hi-View Trailhead
Hiking area
A 1.3-mi loop through Joshua, pinyon pine & juniper trees, with a lookout offering mountain views.
4.80 (133 reviews)
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Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot
šš Very pretty on a clear day. This is where you can get your first glimpse of Big Bear Lake. You can make this stop, snap a photo, and be back on the road in less than 5 minutes.
4.80 (121 reviews)
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Boy Scout Trail
Hiking area
Rustic 8-mile backpacking trail amid desert landscape, with some rocky sections & camping en route.
4.80 (116 reviews)
8
Keys Ranch
Ranch
Ranger-led tours of a historic ranch, old schoolhouse, workshop & orchard in a remote canyon.
4.80 (63 reviews)
9
Panorama Loop Trail
Hiking area
Sandy 6.6-mile path with mountain views & a 1,000-ft elevation gain, plus access to other trails.
4.80 (49 reviews)
10
Contact Mine Trail
Hiking area
šš Easy trail on the outskirts of Joshua Tree NP. Did an early morning hike in April. The hike was in shade most of outbound, and then sun inbound. Took about 1.75 hours to complete the trip.
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Nature preserve
Desert oasis & wildlife habitat with an education center, a butterfly garden & scenic trails.
4.70 (937 reviews)
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Bear Valley Dam
Historical landmark
šš Drove past here while driving around the lake. Cool spot but with the snow mid March nothing was really accessible. And I don't think your supposed to have access here as there's no real spot to park or anything besides a little dugout with room enough for 2 cars or 1 truck but there's a gated fence...
4.70 (446 reviews)
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Juniper Point Picnic Area
Picnic ground
Day-use site on Big Bear Lake offering shaded picnic tables & access to the Alpine Pedal Path.
4.70 (367 reviews)
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Pineknot Trail
Hiking area
Picturesque trail through pine trees & wildflowers, leading to sweeping views of the lake & forest.
4.70 (340 reviews)
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Mitchell Caverns
Tourist attraction
Extensive complex of limestone caverns featuring intricate rock formations, wildlife & guided tours.
4.70 (186 reviews)
18
Sheephole Valley Wilderness
Nature preserve
Arid preserve featuring giant boulders, sand dunes & wildlife such as roadrunners & rattlesnakes.
4.70 (176 reviews)
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Wall Street Mill
Historical place
šš ā¢ 5-star hike | 2.4 mile out-and-back | Easy difficulty | Gain 95 feet
We'd recommend the trail to Wall Street Mill as the best short trail in the park. Take a picturesque stroll between rocky outcroppings along the flat desert floor, passing historic ruins of mans' attempts to live in and off thi...
4.70 (165 reviews)
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Oak Glen School Museum
Museum
šš Nice place for young children to visit. Not only is there a school house but they also have a playground, picnic area and a dog park.
4.70 (146 reviews)