About
Length0.3 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain20 ft up
Typical time23 min
TrailheadCholla Cactus Garden, Pinto Basin Road
SurfaceSandy interpretive loop
Best seasonOctober to April. Summer highs exceed 100F with no shade and no water anywhere in the park.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis is a dirt trail that is mostly flat with occasional mild inclines. Pets are not allowed on this trail, but service animals are welcome. Service animals must remain on a 6-foot (1.8 meter) leash at all times.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers

Cholla Cactus Garden is an easy quarter mile walk with minimal elevation gain along Pinto Basin Road. This walk meanders through a dense patch of teddy bear cholla on the edge of the Pinto Basin and provides views of the basin and surrounding mountains. Even though this is a short and easy hike, it is strongly recommended to wear closed shoes for protection from the cholla. This trail has no shade and no cell service. Summer hikers should start this trail before 10 am and bring plenty of water. Always check the weather forecast before heading into the park and consider changing plans if the weather conditions are too extreme. Before hiking, tell a safety buddy where you are going and when you plan on leaving the park.

Tips
The spines detach at the lightest touch and are agony to remove - keep to the path and keep children close. Backlit at sunrise or sunset the whole garden glows.
Location

Cholla Cactus Garden, Pinto Basin Road

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