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Oasis Of Mara Nature Trail Trailhead
4.1 ★★★★☆ 223 Google reviews · Running trail in Twentynine Palms, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Oasis Of Mara Nature Trail Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Spring-fed oasis & nature trail in desert terrain, the historic site of Indian & other settlement.
What runners say about Oasis Of Mara Nature Trail Trailhead
“A different but beautiful experience overall, the walk is short (under 1mi) and mostly flat.”
“It’s also an ideal spot for a short, peaceful walk.”
“Nice easy trail explaining the history of the oasis and surrounding countryside.”
Not much left of the oasis, it's rather depressing. Still a nice short walk. You can bring your dog on a leash.
A different but beautiful experience overall, the walk is short (under 1mi) and mostly flat. Seeing an oasis feels different than you’d expect, specially I hadn’t seen one before. There’s plenty of space for walking pets. I’d recommend a pair of warm tint sunglasses for the desert, makes it look better.
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.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“The loop is paved with plenty of benches available to take a break and soak in the scenery.”
“Very kid friendly and even wheelchair accessible.”
“The loop is paved with plenty of benches available to take a break and soak in the scenery.”
“It’s also an ideal spot for a short, peaceful walk.”
“A different but beautiful experience overall, the walk is short (under 1mi) and mostly flat.”
“It's an easy 5-minute walk and there's a public bathroom available.”
Plan your run at Oasis Of Mara Nature Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone(760) 367-5500
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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