Oasis Of Mara Nature Trail Trailhead

Easy morning walk at a nice location. It was quiet when I visited. The loop is paved with plenty of benches available to take a break and soak in the scenery. The entrance area is pretty cool too!

Joshua Tree is fantastic and a place of unlimited exploration of natural desert beauty = thousands of acres! Trail types vary. Beautiful boulder & rock formations. Pets are not allowed in the park.

This trail area is small but beautiful. It has a palm grove and myriad cactuses of different shapes and sizes in the trail. Very kid friendly and even wheelchair accessible. One can spend half an hour to an hour here.

Very nice area. A lot of light pollution from the near by homes. But I still managed to take some decent photos. Can't wait to upgrade to a better lense.

Update: currently closed due to recent flooding. The recent storms did a lot of damage. The trail is covered with sand/mud & there are a lot of dangerous washed out areas Nice loop walk. Got to see a lot of different lizards, bugs, birds (like quails, doves), & rabbits before 11am (specially during spring). Love that the restroom is so accessible.

I would say the labeled plants and rocks in front of the building here were more valuable than the trail itself. Section of the trail around the palm trees were closed but still the trees were visible. Nothing exceptional but yes easy paved path, wheelchair and stroller friendly walk.

Nice easy trail explaining the history of the oasis and surrounding countryside. Look out for wildlife. There are lizards, quail and plenty of other birds.

This is a significant location where you can connect with and learn more about Native American history, their resettlement, and their rich cultural beliefs. It’s also an ideal spot for a short, peaceful walk.