Bob and Nancy Ulrich's Day Hiking Adventures with photos in Joshua Tree National Park  Report   #JT02

Split Rock to Pine Grove Pass in Joshua Tree National Park Hike Report JT02

This hike starts at an unmarked trail head at Split Rock. The parking lot is located  in a picnic area just east of Jumbo Rocks. Look for a sign that says Split Rock. The road will head north from the main road. At the end of the Road, you will see Split Rock.  The trail starts to the left of the rock behind the car. From the back of Split Rock, you can see our destination (about 2 miles away), a finger rock at the top of what I call Pine Grove Pass. The hills are called Eagle Cliff HIlls, but the pass remains unnamed. I call it Pine Grove Pass.  Here's a close up of the finger rock at the pass. (Yes, Those are pine trees) Looking back at Split rock from the pass, give a perspective on how far we have come. After a stop for lunch, another look at the view, it will soon be time to head back. Link to our other Joshua Tree Adventures Suggested Reading and Maps On Foot in Joshua Tree National Park :  A Comprehensive Hiking Guide  by Patty Furbush  This guide has trail descriptions and maps. I recommend it. Some times it gets backordered on amazon.com, but It is worth the wait. These photos were taken on the Eagle Cliff Hill/Mine Hike found in Chapter 6, Hike 8 of this book. Click here to check prices and/or order from amazon.com. Photos by Bob Ulrich Copyright 1999 -2010  Robert M. Ulrich BOB ULRICH, Century 21 Beachside 562/947-8125 Real Estate Community Hiking Amazon.com Thank you for visiting bobulrich.com All photographs and content Copyright 1999, 2000 Robert M. Ulrich Photos Copyright 1999, 2000  Robert M. Ulrich / E-Mail Bob