A note from Ryan.

I’m happiest a few hours from a paved road, and my garage shows it. The desert is the place I keep going back to. This is my go-to plan for a weekend in Joshua Tree.

Ryan’s plan · two nights

Morning

Coffee and a breakfast burrito at Joshua Tree Coffee Co. on the 62.

Midday

Hidden Valley loop. One easy mile, giant rocks.

Afternoon

Set up camp, string the hammock, stay a while.tent · hammock

Evening

Keys View for sunset, then grill dinner back at camp.lantern

Ryan's Joshua Tree MapPDF · preview

Ryan's tip

Bring twice the water you think you need.

The setup · 9 pieces

2-person tentALPS

Pack + waterOsprey

HammockENO· · ·+ 6 moreincl.

Whole setup$26/day vs. ~$500+ to own

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