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Mastodon Peak – Mastodon Mine loop from Cottonwood Group Campground

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United States

California

Riverside County

Mastodon Peak – Mastodon Mine loop from Cottonwood Group Campground

Moderate

4.9

(8157)

17,546

hikers

Mastodon Peak – Mastodon Mine loop from Cottonwood Group Campground

03:03

10.8km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Joshua Tree Wilderness

Joshua Tree National Park

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947 m

Cottonwood Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cottonwood Spring is a beautiful place to end your ride, here you can find a natural spring surrounded by cottonwood trees. It's a starting point for several hiking trails, including …

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Mastodon Peak Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has approx. 3 miles and leads up to Mastodon peak from the parking lot below. The trail is simple, but temperatures usually very hot.

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Lost Palms Oasis Trail

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Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ready for a beautiful picture on the way up

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8.14 km

Sliced Rock on Mastodon Peak Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

This rock looks like it was sliced in two pieces by a giant

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8.33 km

Mastodon Peak

Highlight • Summit

This small mountain in the lower part does not see as many visitors as the center of Joshua Tree National Park. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy a hike to …

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