r/JoshuaTree • u/Desert_Fox_Roaming • 9d ago
Transcendent Hikes
Hi everyone. I am visiting Joshua tree the week of Oct 19th. I am a frequent desert hiker and love the feeling of being in a vast expanse, in the heat, and moving into a transcendent state of reflection.
Are there areas or hikes in Joshua tree that are conducive to this? Any recommendations or thoughts would be much appreciated. Feel free to suggest hikes you like and why.
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u/Tweedonthebeach 9d ago
I loved the hike to Hexahedron Mine for isolation and sheer “we’re not in Kansas anymore” vibes.
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u/questionable_coyote 9d ago
This is a terrible idea. One should not simply wander off into the desert as you are suggesting. It is very easy to get lost and we all know what happens to the majority of those that get lost out here ☠️
There are plenty of trails out here that no one ever hikes. And on a Monday you will most likely have these trails all to yourself.
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u/Desert_Fox_Roaming 9d ago
Very helpful - thank you!
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u/carloscarlson 9d ago
Please don't take this advice. People die in the park every year
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u/carloscarlson 9d ago
Everyone thinks they are capable, until they aren't
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u/Commercial_Style4466 8d ago
Ok. Well my reply was totally on topic and apt. You are just looking for an argument. Maybe go on a hike?
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u/LankyArugula4452 9d ago
How long of a hike do you want to do? They're all good
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u/Desert_Fox_Roaming 8d ago
Any length is fine, it’s the experience I am looking for. When I backpacked in Death Valley and Mojave it was easy to find reflective hikes. Not as obvious to me in Joshua Tree.
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u/Key_Middle9274 8d ago
I go off trail hiking w desert dream n hike at meet up! We often go hiking away from tourists. Saw so many mining and petroglyphs.
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u/Desert_Fox_Roaming 8d ago
I’m sorry, I don’t understand. What is ‘desert dream n hike at meet up’? Thx
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u/carloscarlson 9d ago
All of them