Covington Crest
Trail near Sky Valley, California · Joshua Tree National Park
Hiking Horses
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 34.00959, -116.30596
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 4,821 to 4,963 ft
- Surface
- Earth
- Managed by
- Joshua Tree National Park
- County
- Riverside County, California
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
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Camping nearby
- Black Rock Equestrian Campground 6.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Black Rock Campground 6.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Ryan Campground 8.9 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Deerhorn 2.0 mi long
- x-country route 3.1 mi long
- Lower Covington Flat 1.9 mi long
- Trail 2.0 mi long
- Burnt Hill 2.7 mi long
- Bigfoot Spur 0.6 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Covington Crest?
- Covington Crest is about 1.5 miles long, or about 3.0 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Covington Crest?
- About 159 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 4,821 and 4,963 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Covington Crest?
- Plan on about 1 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Covington Crest?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
- What can you do on Covington Crest?
- Covington Crest is open to hiking and horses, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does Covington Crest start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 34.00959, -116.30596. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.