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Skull Rock – Arch Rock loop from Echo Cove South Face

Skull Rock – Arch Rock loop from Echo Cove South Face

Hard

3.1

(10)

riders

Skull Rock – Arch Rock loop from Echo Cove South Face

03:50

75.1km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.11 km for 68 m

After 15.8 km for 862 m

After 25.0 km for 1.67 km

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Parking

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1.23 km

Chimney Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chimney Rock is a towering formation that resembles a natural chimney rising from the desert floor. This striking rock is surrounded by a landscape of massive boulders, sandy washes, and the park's namesake Joshua trees.

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14.8 km

Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree National Park

Highlight • Trail

Park Boulevard Road offers stunning desert views, surrounded by iconic Joshua trees, rugged rock formations, and sweeping vistas. The road features smooth pavement with gentle climbs and descents. Start early …

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15.8 km

Skull Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take your time on a hike on the Skullhead Trail. A great trail with views of Joshuatrees, desert and bizarre rock formations. Beautifully designed and suitable for children.

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16.6 km

Elephant Rock, Joshua Tree National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you walk up the rocks past Skull Rock, you can see Elephant Rock in front of you.

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16.6 km

Skull Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Two hollowed-out eye sockets carved into a rock shaped like a skull await you here in Joshua Tree National Park. A beautiful 1.7-mile nature trail runs through the Skull Rock area.

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25.9 km

Heart Rock (Joshua Tree National Park)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A little further than Arch Rock is Heart Rock, which is shaped like a heart. Just follow the signs!

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26.3 km

Arch Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just a short hike from White Tank Campground you will get to this natural stone arch that is well worth a photo.

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38.5 km

Cholla Cactus Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cholla Cactus Garden is beautiful to look at – from a respective distance though. If you have ever hiked near a Cholla Cactus, you know why it is also …

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75.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.3 km

2.20 km

1.67 km

711 m

362 m

Surfaces

71.5 km

2.16 km

790 m

775 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Monday 18 May

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