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Mileage is for specific trails only, which often is measured from one trail intersection to another. Trails are listed as strenuous (S) moderately strenuous (MS), moderate (M), and easy (E).

(Pedestrian Trails Only)

Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail - 3 miles round trip (MS)
One of five palm oases in the park, Fortynine Palms holds over 50 native fan palms in this rocky canyon. There are pools of water and large polished boulders as well as evidence of past wildfires.

Willow Hole Trail - 7 miles round trip (E)
Starting at the Keys west backcountry board, the trail begins in open desert then follows a narrowing wash through tall boulder piles. Near Willow Hole big willow trees and rocky walls surround large pools of water. This trail is part of the Wonderland Connection Trail.

Wonderland Connection Trail - 5.5 miles one way (S)
This trail begins at the Keys west backcountry board then connects Willow Hole with Indian Cove, passing through the heart of the Wonderland. It follows a rocky wash that usually contains some water and through the valley of Oh-bay-yo-yo, which has small boulder caves. This hike contains rugged terrain and boulders that require scrambling around, over, or under and should not be attempted by those not proficient at bouldering.

Cottonwood & Areas East

Mileage is for specific trails only, which often is measured from one trail intersection to another. Trails are listed as strenuous (S) moderately strenuous (MS), moderate (M), and easy (E).

Pushawalla Canyon Corridor - 12 miles one way (MS)
This corridor runs from the Pinyon Well parking area to the south boundary accessible from Dillon Road. The corridor includes a good variety of vegetation and scenic views and lies in an area that is seldom visited.

Fried Liver Wash Corridor - 14 miles one way (E)
Access is at either the Pleasant Valley backcountry board or Pinto Basin Road. This corridor follows a wide sandy wash that winds its way from the Mojave Desert through the transition zone and into the Colorado Desert. During good years for wildflowers, this wash provides a colorful spring display.

Hexahedron Mine Trail - 8 miles round trip (MS)
This trail begins at the Pleasant Valley backcountry board and follows the Fried Liver Wash corridor for the first 2.5 miles. It then turns north into the Hexie Mountains to the mine. The hike up the mountain provides a variety of panoramic views. While the mine itself is of little interest, a nearby roofless rock house is interesting.

Big Wash Corridor - 16 miles one way (E)
This corridor links the Black Eagle Mine Road in the Pinto Basin with the Eagle Mountain Road east of the Eagle Mountains. This old road/trail passes through the heart of the Eagle Mountains in the bottom of a large sandy wash.

Mastodon Peak Loop Trail - 3 miles (M)
This trail begins at the Cottonwood Springs Oasis. The peak provides excellent views of the Cottonwood area, Eagle Peak, Monument Mountain, Mt. San Jacinto, Shavers Valley, and the Salton Sea. The trail passes by the Mastodon mine and the Winona Mill where gold was mined between 1919 and 1932. The Winona Mill was an active homestead in the 1920s. No stock are permitted on this trail

Lost Palms Oasis Trail - 7.5 miles round trip (M)
This trail begins at the Cottonwood Springs Oasis. Lost Palms is one of the largest palm oases in the park and has over 100 palm trees. The trail to the oasis overlook meanders through sandy washes and rolling hills. The overlook is at the end of the moderate portion of trail. A strenuous trail leads down into the canyon and running water at the oasis. No stock are permitted on this trail.

Move on to:
Intro
Nature Trails
Black Rock Trails
West Entrance Trails
Ryan/Lost Horse to North Entrance Trails
Wonderland of Rocks Trails
Cottonwood & Areas East Trails