Hidden Valley Campground to Barker Dam Nature Trail is a 4.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Twentynine Palms, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until May.
Joshua Tree National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle or per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is per person. You can also purchase a park-specific annual pass. Please check with the park website for current rates.
March 27, 2021Our route followed the washes into the canyon and required some difficult rock scrambling. Incredibly beautiful out there.
February 15, 2021Somewhere between heaven and the Flintstones. Great views and rocks to scramble up. Lost the trail a couple times.
February 14, 2021Had a very late start of the day and arrived trailhead around 2:00. Too many people so try to get there sooner but beautiful views.
February 13, 2021February 7, 2021December 13, 2020June 13, 2020June 6, 2020The first ~1 mile is on road and through campground. Everything else is really nice. Saw lots of lizards, rabbits, and a mom and baby coyote.
May 31, 2020Hot!
April 24, 2019Got lost trying to find hidden valley trail. This saved track is through the campsite with some cool views
December 9, 2018Fun hike with a beautiful body of water that reflects the cool rock formations! Just don’t try to get in the water..:it didn’t look tempting!
November 15, 2016Very short and easy. There was no water when I went today, but it's beautiful and there are petroglyphs.
January 19, 2016Ok
July 22, 2015All around easy trail with interesting things to look at along the way. Really great place to relax and clear your head. Take your time and take in the sights.
January 7, 2013
First to ReviewAlso known as the Big Horn Dam, this is a beautiful easy trail... you have a good chance to see and photograph Desert Big Horn Sheep. It's a short hike and easy to squeeze in another hike on the same day. There was water in the damn when I we were there with a lot of birds and other wild life... spring offers spectacular desert flowers!
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