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Lost palms are not lost any more. We have found them!
Mar 6, 2017 near Coachella, CA
Looking up to the peak from the eastern descent, you get a good sense of just how craggy these rocks are.
Feb 21, 2017 near Indio, CA
Visitors pick their way along the end of the Mastodon Peak Trail. Photo credit: NPS/Hannah Schwalbe.
May 25, 2017 near Indio, CA
Beginning of the Trail
Mar 29, 2018 near Indio, CA
Looking down Ten Ewe Canyon from the half way point.
Jan 3, 2021 near Quartzsite, AZ
Harquahala Peak Trail cactus field
Apr 11, 2020 near Salome, AZ
Flower bloom
Apr 11, 2020 near Salome, AZ
The summit view, looking west.
Apr 8, 2019 near Salome, AZ
The view from the "saddle" up to the summit.  You can see the radio tower and the Smithsonian building. About another 20-30 minutes to go...
Apr 8, 2019 near Salome, AZ
The Trailhead
Apr 8, 2019 near Salome, AZ
View back (north) to the trailhead from the saddle.
Apr 7, 2019 near Salome, AZ
Flat start to the trail
Apr 7, 2019 near Salome, AZ
Desert - Sonoran/Colorado Desert off I-10 at Joshua National Park entrance. So beautiful after all the rains (and snow) this winter. Lupine and brittlebush blooming on a cold crystal clear February morning.
Feb 20, 2019 near Coachella, CA
Desert - Lupines going crazy blooming after plenty of winter rain this year. Cold crystal clear February morning on Bajada Nature Trail.
Feb 20, 2019 near Coachella, CA
The Lost Palms Oasis
Mar 29, 2018 near Coachella, CA
Looking down on Lost Palms Oasis from above.
Mar 16, 2018 near Coachella, CA
Lost Palms Oasis Trail / Cottonwood Spring
Jan 26, 2016 near Indio, CA
Descending into Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree.
Jan 26, 2016 near Coachella, CA
Lost Palms Oasis Trail / Cottonwood Spring
Jan 26, 2016 near Indio, CA
One of the many views along the trail.
Jan 8, 2025 near Buckeye, AZ
The approach
Apr 11, 2020 near Salome, AZ
Desert - Ocotillo (red) and lupine (purple) on display with gorgeous mountain backdrop. Cold crystal clear February morning on Bajada Nature Trail.
Feb 20, 2019 near Coachella, CA
Nature Trail at Tumco
Oct 24, 2017 near Holtville, CA
Clay cliffs.
Sep 25, 2017 near Fortuna…, AZ
Be wary of the mine entrance!
Feb 21, 2017 near Indio, CA
View from Mastodon Peak.
Jun 9, 2016 near Coachella, CA
Cottonwood Spring
Jan 22, 2016 near Indio, CA
The Bajada Nature Trail begins with a sturdy footbridge over a sandy wash.
Jan 24, 2017 near Coachella, CA
Coming up to the intersection with Picnic Table.
Sep 25, 2017 near Fortuna…, AZ
From the intersection of the Pinto Basin Road, Black Eagle Mine Road, and Old Dale Road.
Jun 13, 2017 near Indio, CA
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