Split Rock Loop Trail is a 1.9 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 accessible year-round.
kid friendly
hiking
nature trips
walking
bird watching
running
views
wild flowers
wildlife
rocky
no shade
no dogs
This loop featuring rock formations, wildlife, and desert landscapes can be done in either direction. Make sure to take the extra side trip to see Face Rock; and make sure to bring water since this is an exposed hike.
Jesse Train recorded Split Rock Loop Trail
Definitely worth it to take the spur trail to Face Rock. Dramatic photos around sunset, also very many jack rabbits. Lots of windows in the rocks and layers
pretty loop very poorly indicated once again very popular but essential for fauns rocks flora and unfortunately for climbing too ...
great hike..and do add face trail. east to miss a few turns but we double backed. we were there at 7ish & warmed up fast.
Beautiful hike - lovely plant life and lots of critters.
Lovely walk observing gorgeous wildlife and plant life amongst a backdrop of massive boulders. Otherworldly.
Went today around 10:40am and it was a little cold but heated up after a few minutes of hiking. Face rock is 0.38 miles off the split rock trail but worth the quick detour to check out the face rock. Bring water and a hat.
Nice short trail. I ran the loop twice (from the car to split rock and then in reverse). It’s not steep at any point, though you’ll find yourself going up and back down a few times. Pretty good trail for running! Not too much soft sand. I went in the evening so it was very quiet.
Sam Karson recorded Split Rock Loop Trail
Really cool boulders!
Beautiful and quiet hike.
did this walk just before sunset last week, the colors and shadows were incredible. found it just a touch difficult to keep the path a couple times, but it was so peaceful that we didn't mind a little doubling back. there are a few difficult to climb to vantage points off the trail, but the views over the area were well worth the exploration.
There were so many flowers when my friend and I did this yesterday!
All the flowers were out, saw amazing rock formations and some great Joshua trees.
While camping at Jumbo rocks we did Skull Rock Loop, Discovery Loop and Split Rock Loop. All three loops connect so we went up one side of easy loop then down the other side of all three. Ending up with about a 5 mile hike. All are easy trails, well marked and clean and so beautiful! Great for kids. There are places for rock climbing at split rock.
Luke Sital-Singh recorded Split Rock Loop Trail
Had a lovely time on this trail. No too tricky. Lots of lovely trees and stuff. No birds.
Fairly flat, more of a nice walk (uneven surface) than a hike. Beautiful area, views for miles.
My first trail in Joshua Tree, I was very impressed, lots of animals and plants to see, beautiful views as well as interesting rocks. You could spend a lot of time exploring here, otherwise it takes about 1 hr to walk the loop.
Many great trails in the park but this one stands out as it makes a diverse grand loop that really introduces you to many different geological formations. Out of the four trails we did, this one was my fav.
Lovely hike through the boulders and Joshua trees. I was lucky enough to see a little snow too.
Runney M.
A very scenic trail and easy too. You can spend plenty time there and not see all of it. A good reason to go back again!!!
My favorite one at Joshua tree so far.
Meh. Hard to follow and not much in there in terms of sights that you won't see from the road.
Really nice flat trail - great for kids to run and climb rocks and still interesting enough to keep the grown ups happy! Beautiful and interesting rock formations all along the trail. Well worth the trip!!
This is the perfect hike in my opinion. 2 miles of beautiful views and interesting terrain (not all flat or boring by any means). Loved this!
