Private Morning Hike

Highlights

Description

Watch the desert come alive at dawn on this private 5–6 hour hiking experience through Joshua Tree National Park. Designed for all experience levels, this tour begins with pickup or meeting your guide at the park entrance before heading deep into the Mojave wilderness. Along the route, you’ll scramble over boulders, wander through Joshua Tree forests, and enjoy panoramic mountain views that shift with the morning light. Your guide shares expert insights into the park’s ecology, wildlife, and geology while tailoring the route to your goals — whether that’s adventure, photography, or peaceful exploration. Optional on-trail lunch service is available, allowing you to rest among the rocks and absorb the silence of the desert. With transportation, water, and gear provided, this private morning hike offers a rare opportunity to connect deeply with the timeless beauty of Joshua Tree.

Itinerary

7:00 AM — Meet your guide at Joshua Tree Excursions office or park entrance
7:15 AM — Orientation and start of hike through desert trails
7:45 AM — Pause at first viewpoint for sunrise photos
8:30 AM — Explore hidden canyon or rock formations
9:30 AM — Optional trailside snack break
10:15 AM — Off-trail exploration and geology interpretation
11:00 AM — Begin descent or return loop
11:30 AM — Conclude at trailhead; refreshments and farewell

Price & Availability

$1,590 per private group (1–4 guests); $200 each additional guest. Transportation available on request.

Food & Drink

Optional lunch, snacks, and beverages available.

Instructions

Arrive 15 minutes before departure at Joshua Tree Excursions office or designated park meeting point.

Restrictions

Minimum age 12; moderate fitness required; not wheelchair accessible.

Transportation

Transportation available upon request.