Please Note: the title of this area (on tripadvisor) is misleading. Oasis of Mara and Twentynine Palms Oasis are two places and the trails are vastly different. Mara is a short, paved, flat trail. From what I know, we did not visit, 29 Palms is more of a hike and much longer. We visited the Oasis of Mara. While the... More

While not a very difficult hike, it does have some ups and downs going both ways but the plants and trees at the oasis are worth the hike. We went in early April and it was sunny in the low 70s. A nice day to hike. More

Nice introduction to the desert and local history, pitty the ground water has shifted, but the well can still be seen at 29 Palms Inn further down the road More

Dress in layers, wear comfortable footwear, carry a water bottle and talk to a Ranger. The Rangers are most helpful and will provide you a map, directions and hints for you to get the most out of your stay. More

Nature at it'sbest. Saw a huge desert tortoise on the way out of the Oasis and back to our car. More

Easy walk, just stay on the paved path and be sure to read the little signs that tell you about plant life and some history. More

After a couple of days in Joshua Tree, I had almost become blase about the amazing sights. We had a bit of time on the second say and decided to do this as our last 'exhibit'. The two-hour walk itself is fantastic. It's a bit of a climb, but well worth it as this incongruous pile of palms suddenly appeared... More

We had the opportunity to visit Joshua Tree National Park (about 1 hour from Palm Springs) and wanted to let visitors to this area know that they should NOT miss this natural wonder. Without a doubt you could spend days investigating all this area has to offer - in fact there are fabulous campsites right in the middle of Jumbo... More

Do not attempt this hike mid-day or during hot summer months, it could prove treacherous. Bring more water than you think, there is no shade during the nearly 8-mile round trip hike. Maybe it was because we went at the end of August, but there was no oasis at the end of the yellow brick road so to speak. The... More