Starlight Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Experience an enchanting evening hike from sunset to starry sky. Connect with the life of the desert for a two-hour hike with a JTNP certified guide inside the Joshua Tree National Park.

Duration

2 Hours

About

Experience a unique desert sunset as we begin the hike, immersed in the rustic desert beauty of the Joshua Tree National Park. Connect with the ancestral energies of the land as we learn about flora/fauna, geology, geography, cultural/historical significance, as well as the natural elemental energies that converge in this unique stretch of the Mojave Desert.

Our trail takes us through a breathtaking section of the national park and allows us time to truly connect with the rich surrounding terrain in true dark sky territory. Illuminated by the charging energies of the starlit sky, we will guide our way through the abundant desert landscape. As this is the desert, there is a wide range of nocturnal wildlife and endless views of the sky to behold. The nature walk/hiking portion of our experience is led by a local, JTNP certified guide, who is well versed in the natural beauty of the sacred land.

Offering available on/around sunset, each Friday and Saturday year round. Contact us for private bookings for off day availability.

More Info

Safety

• Participants must be physically capable of walking a total of one mile (1.6 km) with slight elevation gain.
• Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
• One liter of water per person is recommended.
• Please keep children close to parents, as with the night time it is easy to become lost once separated from the group.
• Be prepared for varying temperatures and weather conditions. You may need a hat, jacket, and gloves. Depending on the season, the temperature may drop quickly as the sun goes down.

Flashlights, headlamps, and flash photography are strictly not allowed. You may bring flashlights and headlamps with you, but their use is not allowed except by permission of the guide. While photography is allowed and encouraged, no tripods or flash photography will be allowed during the experience. To preserve everyone's night vision and program experience, the use of flashlights or headlamps are also not allowed.

Fitness
The trail is one mile (1.61 km) long and rated as easy. You must be able to hike the entire trail. We work as a team and will stay together for safety protocol. No one is permitted to leave the program early or return to the parking area without a guide.

Restrooms
Toilets are located at the trailhead area.

Seating
Seating is not available on the hike.

Pets
Pets are not allowed on any trails inside the park.

Carpooling
Parking for programs can be limited. Please carpool with friends and family if possible while visiting JTNP. If you plan to ride with friends and need to drive separate cars, please consider meeting at a location outside the park and carpooling into the park together in one vehicle.