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  • Four days, three nights camping in Joshua Tree National Park, with a maximum of eight of us. We meet at the Los Angeles airport on Day 1 and make the roughly three-hour drive out to the desert, where camp setup doubles as your first lesson. Day 2 is camp craft and stewardship in the morning, then a group scavenger hunt on the trail. Day 3 starts with a sunrise hike and ends with a farewell dinner. Hiking days run about six hours and 5-8 mi (8-13 km). On the final morning we pack up together and drive back to LAX.

    • Arrive in Los Angeles and meet your guide by early afternoon, then settle in for the roughly 3-hour drive out to Joshua Tree National Park. First order of business is camp: how to pick a good site, how to pitch a tent, what to watch out for after dark. With home base sorted, we head out on a sunset hike and watch the desert glow as the sun drops, sharing a picnic dinner along the way. The walk back is a star walk, and your guide will talk you through the constellations overhead and why people have been staring at them for thousands of years. Back at camp, we get ready for the days ahead.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: Camping in Joshua Tree National Park

      Image 6: Sunset in Joshua Tree National Park

    • Morning kicks off with more camp craft and a proper look at responsible outdoor stewardship. We cover the Leave No Trace principles, wilderness survival basics, how to pack a backpack so it actually carries well, and what should always be in your daypack. Map reading and trip planning logistics round out the lessons, so you leave knowing how to put your own trip together. In the afternoon, we put all of it to use on a group scavenger hunt, hiking through Joshua Tree National Park and working together to tick off every item on the list. Expect plenty of laughs and a campfire to come back to.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Camping in Joshua Tree National Park

      Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park | California

    • Early start today. We head out for a sunrise hike through the park while the desert is still cool and quiet, and your guide points out the flora and fauna along the way, including the park’s namesake plant, the Joshua tree itself. Back at camp, we play some games and dig into the last of the skills you’ll need to camp on your own. Tonight is our farewell dinner, so expect friendship bracelets, highs and lows from the trip, and plenty of talk about where everyone wants to get outside next.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Distance: 5-8 mi (8-13 km)
      Accommodation: Camping in Joshua Tree National Park

      Image 5: Joshua Tree National Park Tours

    • Our final morning in the desert. We work together as a group to break down camp, pack up the gear, and load everything into the van, one last chance to practice what you’ve learned. Then it’s the roughly 3-hour drive back to LAX, where we arrive by 2 pm so you can catch your departing flight. If you’d rather stay on in Los Angeles, your guides can drop you at the airport and you can arrange your own ride to your hotel from there.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park | California

    • Included:

        • Medically trained, experienced naturalist guides with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 4-day beginner camping trip for hiking in Joshua Tree National Park (hiking and interpretive tours)
        • Hands-on training to get comfortable camping
        • 3 nights of camping in Joshua Tree National Park (double occupancy)
        • Tent and sleeping pad
        • Group camp equipment
        • All meals as outlined in the itinerary (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners)
        • Round-trip airport transfers from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
        • Park entry fees

      Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

        • Sleeping bag rental

      Not included:

        • Flights to and from Los Angeles
        • Lunch on Day 1
        • Sleeping bag — available to rent
        • Personal camping gear (see the packing list below)
        • Anything not mentioned above
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

    • In order to join this trip for hiking in Joshua Tree, basic fitness is required, and no previous camping experience is needed. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 8 miles (12.9 km), with moderate elevation gain.

      Hiking days usually include about 6 total hours on the trail, covering anywhere from 5–8 miles (8–12.9 km). The trip is suitable for beginners and novice hikers looking to build community.

      Spring and fall are mild in the desert, with daytime highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s°F (around 25–29°C). Evenings can get quite cold, dropping to the mid to upper 40s°F (around 7–9°C), so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures. Rain is uncommon.

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    • Gear:

        • Daypack (15–30L)
        • Luggage — 1 small suitcase per person, can be left in the vehicle
        • Sleeping bag rated to 15°F (-9°C) — available to rent
        • Headlamp
        • Reusable water bottles (2L capacity)
        • Cotton or silk sleeping bag liner — optional, recommended if renting
        • Travel pillow — recommended
        • Small, quick-dry towel — recommended
        • Earplugs — recommended

      Personal items:

        • Sunscreen
        • Insect repellent
        • Toiletries (biodegradable and scent-free)
        • Small personal first aid kit (with blister treatment)

      Clothing & footwear:

        • Hiking boots
        • Lightweight hiking pants
        • Wool socks (1 pair per day of the trip)
        • Warm jacket (down, puffy, or fleece)
        • Rain jacket or shell
        • Breathable, wicking base layers
        • Warm hat
        • Sun hat with a brim
        • Sunglasses
        • Warm clothes to sleep in
        • Rain pants — recommended
        • Buff or neck scarf — recommended
        • Comfortable clothes for camp — recommended
        • Sandals or camp shoes — recommended

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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    • Group sizes and pricing:

        • The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
        • This adventure is more than welcoming to solo travelers! This trip is designed to foster group bonding and the guides are pros at making sure everyone feels welcomed. Any given trip is usually a healthy mix of solo travelers, friends, and couples.
        • Hiking in Joshua Tree can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements:

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 18 can’t join the public group departures, but your guides can accommodate all ages on a private adventure.
        • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your trip for hiking in Joshua Tree is Los Angeles. To get there, most people fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where your guide will pick you up. Plan to arrive by 12 pm (PST) on the first day. If you’d rather arrive a day early, your guide can collect you from your accommodation or another central point in Los Angeles, within 30 minutes of the airport, at 10 am (PST).

      You will meet your guide shortly after 12 pm at LAX.

      On the final day, your guide drives the group back to arrive at LAX by 2 pm (PST), so plan a departing flight after that time. If you’d prefer to stay at a hotel instead, you’ll need to arrange your own transportation from the airport.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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