Joshua Tree NP Self Guided Audio Driving Tour West Entrance Start
This guide turns your time on Park Boulevard into a narrated road trip, mixing history, geology, and local stories with practical tips on where to stop, what to look for, and how to explore safely. As you drive, each story will unlock automatically using GPS, so you can keep your eyes on the desert scenery while the tour fills in the park’s hidden details and legends—no maps to shuffle, no scripts to read, just drive, listen, and enjoy the journey. Listen anytime, the tour never expires.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.
- The tour ends either at the North gate or at cottonwood visitors center. Later you can listen again to the tour anytime, it never expires.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 6554 Park Blvd6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree, CA 92252The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Section 6 Desert View Conservation AreaOnaga Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252Hear about Section 6 Desert View Conservation Area, how it came to be, and feel free to explore the trails. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Joshua TreeJoshua Tree, CaliforniaYou'll drive through the town of Joshua Tree before you get to the Joshua Tree National Park and hear a bit about the people and the history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Cottonwood Visitor CenterPinto Basin Rd, CaliforniaThe tour ends at the Cottonwood visitors center, where you can learn more and get stocked up. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Quail Springs TrailYou'll drive by Hemingway Buttress, and hear the story of the rocks. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hall of Horrors AreaCA You'll pass by Quail Springs Trail and hear the story of the area. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Skull Rock, , CaliforniaYou'll drive by the Hall of Horrors Area and hear why it got it's name. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Arch Rock Nature TrailCaliforniaYou'll drive by Skull Rock and hear the story of the trail, feel free to park and explore more. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lost Horse MineLost Horse Mine Road, CaliforniaYou'll drive by Arch Rock and hear the story of the people that lived here centuries ago. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Joshua Tree National ParkCaliforniaYou'll drive by Lost Horse Mine and hear about the lost horse and it's story. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
- Offline mode and map lets you take it anytime, just download it beforehand.
- Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
- Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
- Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive using GPS
- Great narration that keeps you intersted during your drive.
- Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
This guide turns your time on Park Boulevard into a narrated road trip, mixing history, geology, and local stories with practical tips on where to stop, what to look for, and how to explore safely. As you drive, each story will unlock automatically using GPS, so you can keep your eyes on the desert scenery while the tour fills in the park’s hidden details and legends—no maps to shuffle, no scripts to read, just drive, listen, and enjoy the journey. Listen anytime, the tour never expires.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.
- The tour ends either at the North gate or at cottonwood visitors center. Later you can listen again to the tour anytime, it never expires.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 6554 Park Blvd6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree, CA 92252The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Section 6 Desert View Conservation AreaOnaga Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252Hear about Section 6 Desert View Conservation Area, how it came to be, and feel free to explore the trails. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Joshua TreeJoshua Tree, CaliforniaYou'll drive through the town of Joshua Tree before you get to the Joshua Tree National Park and hear a bit about the people and the history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Cottonwood Visitor CenterPinto Basin Rd, CaliforniaThe tour ends at the Cottonwood visitors center, where you can learn more and get stocked up. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Quail Springs TrailYou'll drive by Hemingway Buttress, and hear the story of the rocks. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hall of Horrors AreaCA You'll pass by Quail Springs Trail and hear the story of the area. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Skull Rock, , CaliforniaYou'll drive by the Hall of Horrors Area and hear why it got it's name. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Arch Rock Nature TrailCaliforniaYou'll drive by Skull Rock and hear the story of the trail, feel free to park and explore more. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lost Horse MineLost Horse Mine Road, CaliforniaYou'll drive by Arch Rock and hear the story of the people that lived here centuries ago. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Joshua Tree National ParkCaliforniaYou'll drive by Lost Horse Mine and hear about the lost horse and it's story. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
- Offline mode and map lets you take it anytime, just download it beforehand.
- Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
- Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
- Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive using GPS
- Great narration that keeps you intersted during your drive.
- Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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