

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mastadon Peak Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Friends volunteers on our INAUGURAL hike in Joshua Tree National Park at its Southern Entrance. On this hike we will walk through the lush green zone of desert fan palms and cottonwood trees of the Cottonwood Springs Oasis. Then we will head into the Joshua Tree Wilderness area with its amazing geology and diverse plant life. After a short distance we will join the Mastodon Peak Trail that will bring us to the top of a craggy granite peak that offers outstanding view of the park. On the way back to the parking lot, we will talk about park history with a brief stop at the abandoned Mastodon Mine.

This loop hike is classified as moderate, distance 3.5 miles and 400 feet of elevation gain. Sorry no dogs are allowed in The Park. Bring 3 liters of water, snacks/lunch, wear closed-toed shoes, a sunhat and sunscreen.  Hiking poles are optional.

RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event. Register at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/mastadon-peak/

We will meet in the Cottonwood Springs Oasis Parking Lot. 

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mecca/mastadon-peak-trail-in-joshua-tree-national-park/200029641264846
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/mastadon-peak/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mecca-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mecca
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cottonwood Spring - Joshua Tree NP
- **lat**: 33.690761108914
- **long**: -115.80238418664
- **full address**: Cottonwood Spring - Joshua Tree NP, Mecca, California, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Desert Mountains (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-desert-mountains/6405916)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cottonwood Spring - Joshua Tree NP, Mecca, California, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Desert Mountains
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mastadon Peak Trail in Joshua Tree National Park ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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