Pinkham Canyon Trail - Cactus City CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 33° 40.260 W 115° 55.062
11S E 600334 N 3726203
This Offroad Trail begins at Exit 162 of I-10 near Cactus City, California.
Waymark Code: WMG3PW
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member KingJR
Views: 6

After the first 3 miles, the remainder of the 22-mile Pinkham Canyon Trail is within Joshua Tree National Park. It ends at Pinto Basin Road near the Cottonwood Visitors Center and Cottonwood Campground. It can be muddy or have lots of loose sand, depending on the recent weather. There are a few rocky areas but nothing drastic. A National Park Entrance Permit is required within Joshua Tree N.P.
Motorcycles and quads must have an approved spark arrester and muffler.

This is a Limited Use Area meaning that motorized use is restricted to a specific designated road and trail network to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. Camping must be within 100 feet of the designated road.
Overall Trail Difficulty: Okay we're getting bumpy

Land Ownership: Public

Popularity: Sparse

Highest Altitude: 2800

Trail Length (approx): 22 miles

Parking availble?: Yes

Room for Trailers: Yes

Permit required to access area?: Yes

Camping sites nearby: Yes

Are OHVs permitted: Yes

Additional Trailhead: N 33° 44.886 W 115° 49.499

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