About
Length (round trip)10 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,500 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadBlack Rock Canyon campground
SurfaceSandy wash then ridge
Best seasonOctober to April. Summer highs exceed 100F with no shade and no water anywhere in the park.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

Eureka Peak Trail is an 11 mile (round trip) out-and-back hike with 1748 ft of elevation gain. Most of the hike is a slow gradual rise in a sandy wash surrounded with desert vegetation until the trail gets steeper near the summit. From the top, Eureka Peak offers a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Take in a view that not many visitors experience during a trip to Joshua Tree. Keep a look out for the elusive Desert tortoise and Bighorn sheep as they are sometimes seen in this area of the park! To begin, start hiking on the California Riding and Hiking Trail from the Black Rock Backcountry Trailhead. At the junction at 1.1 miles, take the Eureka Peak Trail and head south towards the peak. There are multiple options for parking. Park at the Black Rock Backcountry Trailhead or park at the Black Rock Nature Center. On busy days, there is additional overflow parking in the horse camp area.

Tips
You can drive most of the way up a rough road from the other side, but the walk from Black Rock is the proper way to do it.
Location

Black Rock Canyon campground

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