Warren Peak and Panorama Loop in Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Hike Warren Peak and Panorama Loop Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Class 1 7.6 miles 1800 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Mar 22, 2016
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Located in the higher reaches of Joshua Tree National Park, this loop takes a nice sandy trail up to a couple of nice viewpoints. The trail begins at the Black Rock Campground and heads south, slowing gaining elevation. I did the loop counter-clockwise, heading up to Warren Peak first. This peak had increible views of the Joshua Tree landscape and for the ultra-prominent SoCal peaks relateively nearby.

I continued the loop up to Panorama Point and headed back. The trail is nice and mellow and quite different from much of the park due to its higher elevation.

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Heading to Warren Peak and the Panorama Loop.
Heading to Warren Peak and the Panorama Loop.
Progress through the high desert.
Progress through the high desert.
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Passing Black Rock Spring.
Passing Black Rock Spring.
Very pretty canyon, used for both ascent and descent.
Very pretty canyon, used for both ascent and descent.
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First I headed up to Warren Peak.
First I headed up to Warren Peak.
View back.
View back.
Warren Peak ahead.
Warren Peak ahead.
View from Warren Peak.
View from Warren Peak.
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Now along the Panorama Loop, view back toward Warren Peak.
Now along the Panorama Loop, view back toward Warren Peak.
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Views along the Panorama Loop.
Views along the Panorama Loop.
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High point of the Panorama Loop Trail.
High point of the Panorama Loop Trail.
Headed back down to complete the loop.
Headed back down to complete the loop.

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