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  3. …Deserts
  4. …Joshua Tree
  5. Desert View Conservation Area
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“A great introduction to the area and part of the easier loop. ”

Jeremy Lancaster
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM
Singletrack

3,330' 1,015 m

High

3,209' 978 m

Low

136' 42 m

Up

15' 5 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This trail climbs through granite rocks and cactus. Along the way, there will be some loose and deep sandy sections, and those are challenging for most riders. You may want to deflate your tires a bit for this section!

Once you make it through the sand, the rest of the way is mostly hardpack. Keep your head up, as this trail has one climb that will be hard for most.

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Land Manager: BLM California - Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument

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Jeremy Lancaster
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 6 votes

#9

in Desert View Conservation Area

#21902

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  3.5 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#9

in Desert View Conservati…

#1,651

in California

#21,902

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Busting knees on our way to the luau. Great slick rock playground at the Section 6!
May 18, 2016 near Joshua…, CA
Even Long Islanders can ride Section 6!
May 18, 2016 near Joshua…, CA
SlickRock
Apr 20, 2018 near Joshua…, CA

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Sep 10, 2022
Carey De Luca
Jan 26, 2021
Lou Hibbard
One tough hill 0.7mi
Mar 5, 2019
Anne Bo
Jan 7, 2019
Dave Larson
Nice Trail...
Mar 10, 2018
Jerry Lamothe
9.5mi
Nov 4, 2017
Carolyn Harmon
When it wasn't sand, it was great!

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