North Side Access
Trail network near Joshua Tree, California · Joshua Tree National Park
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 34.09012, -116.2538
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Shape
- Trail network
- Elevation
- 3,511 to 3,679 ft
- Surface
- Earth
- Managed by
- Joshua Tree National Park
- County
- San Bernardino 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
- Indian Cove Group 5.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Sheep Pass Group 10 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Jumbo Rocks Campground 13 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- North Canyon 1.2 mi long
- Burro Loop Access Trail 0.6 mi long
- North and South Side Connector 0.6 mi long
- North and South Side 0.8 mi long
- North Side 1.9 mi long
- Maze Loop 4.7 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is North Side Access?
- North Side Access is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.3 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on North Side Access?
- About 149 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 3,511 and 3,679 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike North Side Access?
- Plan on about 35 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 North Side Access?
- 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 North Side Access?
- North Side Access is open to hiking and horses, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does North Side Access start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 34.09012, -116.2538. 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.