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| Joshua Tree National Park |
Are there any good day hiking trails for kids in Los Angeles? There are more trails than you know ... despite being a sprawling an urban area, nature areas with hiking trails actually abound.
Best trails to see Joshua Tree National Park's wonders
Among the best ways to see Joshua Tree National Park’s top sights is via a day hike. Just six short trails will allow you to enjoy each of the park’s highlights – a Joshua tree forest, granite monoliths, desert oases, Old West ranches, rugged mountains, and dune-like formations.
South Tufa Trail
Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
Day hikers can explore a region on Earth that scientists study as a possible analog to alien worlds on the South Tufa Trail at California’s Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve. The self-guided trail runs about 2 miles round trip with ranger-led tours are available from May-October.
Best trails for seeing Pinnacle NP’s wonders
Among the best ways to see Pinnacles National Park’s top sights is via a day hike. Just a few short trails will allow you to enjoy each of the California park’s highlights – breathtaking spires, endangered condors, talus caves, rare chaparral, and wildflowers galore.
Yosemite National Park Historical Trails
A number of great trails allow hikers to experience Yosemite National Park’s rich heritage. The area now making up Yosemite National Park has been inhabited for at least 3000 years.
Learn more about national park day hiking trails in my Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks series.
