West Side Loop
4.5 mile trail near Yucca Valley, California · Joshua Tree National Park
Hiking Horses
Today at the trail
Trail facts
- Length
- 4.5 miles
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Surface
- Earth
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Dogs
- Not known yet
- Managed by
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Start point
- 34.06781, -116.39118
- 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
- Black Rock Equestrian Campground 0.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Black Rock Campground 0.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Ryan Campground 15 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- High View Nature 1.2 mi long
- Black Rock Canyon 2.2 mi long
- Boundary Trail West 1.4 mi long
- West Side Loop Access 0.5 mi long
- Short Loop 1.4 mi long
- Eureka Peak 4.8 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is West Side Loop?
- West Side Loop is about 4.5 miles long based on mapped trail data. That is the length of the mapped trail, not always a round trip.
- Are dogs allowed on West Side Loop?
- 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 West Side Loop?
- West Side Loop is open to hiking and horses, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does West Side Loop start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 34.06781, -116.39118. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.