Favorite stop for park visitors featuring two hollowed-out eye sockets formed and the rock began to resemble a skull
General Information
Length:
1.7 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain:
106 feet
Difficulty
Easy
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
All year, but very hot in summer
Trailhead:
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
Overview
It began long ago when rain drops accumulated in tiny depressions and started to erode the granite. As more rock eroded, more water accumulated, leading to more erosion until, as time passed, two hollowed-out eye sockets formed and the rock began to resemble a skull.
Located along the main east-west park road, Skull Rock is a favorite stop for park visitors. A parking spot is located just across the road from the rock.
For those wishing to stretch their legs, a 1.7-mile nature trail begins either just across from the entrance to Jumbo Rocks Campground or inside the campground, across from the amphitheater.
This article uses material from nps.gov"Joshua Tree"
