Name: Cholla Cactus Garden Trail
Rating: 4.1

“This completely level loop visits a wonderfully dense concentration of cholla cactus.”

— Megan W

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Family Friendly Kids will love meandering through the whimsical-looking cholla along this classic trail.

Overview

Take care to not touch the "fuzzy" teddybear cholla as you wind your way through this unique cactus garden.

Description

From the Pinto Basin Road, stop at the well marked parking area for the Cholla Cactus Garden. The very short path is a dirt loop with zero elevation gain. It winds delightfully through a forest of cholla cactus. One species of this cactus looks exceptionally fuzzy and, for this reason, it is commonly known as "teddy bear cholla".

Obviously, you should not touch the cactus - it damages the plant and will leave you with hooked spines embedded in your flesh and clothing. Otherwise, enjoy this profusion of stubby, cute desert life!

Flora & Fauna

Cholla cactus!

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Land Manager: NPS - Joshua Tree National Park

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Sep 28, 2019

Dennis Dixon

Sep 1, 2019

Heather Alford

11h 56m

Aug 15, 2019

A H

Aug 12, 2019

Hiking Bear

Bees may be out looking for water, including in your bottles, sweat, and car A/C. Park rangers suggest turning off A/C 15 min before parking. — 0h 20m

May 25, 2019

Madeleine Grace

Apr 16, 2019

Milly S

Yeah it was .2 miles not 2. But still cool! 2mi — 0h 15m

Mar 18, 2019

David Kohl

Mar 14, 2019

Ryan Gillikin

9h 00m

Feb 1, 2019

Trent Caldwell