Lost Horse Valley

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Lost Horse Valley has been called "the centerpiece of the park" because of the quality of its stands of Joshua trees and its geological formations and contains the Lost Horse Mine

General Information
Length:
4 miles roundtrip (Lost Horse Mine Trail)
Elevation Gain:
550 feet
Difficulty
Moderate
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
All year, but very hot in summer
Trailhead:
Lost Horse Mine Trailhead
Website:
nps.gov/places/lost-horse-mine.htm

How to Get There

Overview

Lost Horse Valley is often called the centerpiece of Joshua Tree National Park for its dense stands of Joshua trees and dramatic rock formations. It is home to the historic Lost Horse Mine, reached by a popular hike, and offers some of the park’s best scenery for hiking and camping.

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Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted