skull rock

1956traveller

We saw lots of people stopping at this very obvious skull like rock formation, clamber up to the skull, take a photo and scurry to their vehicles. If you have time, please go past the skull and explore beyond. There are some equally interesting if not more interesting rock formations within a short walk behind the skull. We spent a fair bit of time exploring the area and found some nooks and crannies, balancing rocks, small arches, crevices, etc. Use your eyes, legs, imagination and have some fun in the park!

KayliS_13

My boyfriend and I walked to Skull Rock from our camping spot in the Jumbo Rocks campground and are glad we did! An amazing natural formation to behold and it made for good pictures. :) Easy to access too!

LarryB320

Located about a two hour drive from L.A., Joshua Tree National Park is a must. Skull Rock is one of many great things you can see from the road. I took the loop recommended by the visitor center. There are plenty of spots where you can get of your car to walk around. A few hours in the desert is good for the soul!

MinkHollowFarm

We accessed the Skull Rock Trail from the Jumbo Rocks Campground across from the amphitheater. We discovered this by accident and did not see this trail head mentioned in the brochure. The trail is marked with lots of plant identifying plaques while it wanders over to Skull Rock. There are also an abundance of other rock formations that are just as impressive, or more so, than Skull Rock. Beautiful!!

MaryAnnLens

We love this area. The perfect combo of rocks and plants. Went off season and very quiet, actually went twice. Be sure to take the side trail to see "the face", well worth it. Lot's of climbers in here also. Fun to watch.short hike with a lot of variety, if you do not have a lot of time in the park, make this a must see.

PennyG176

Park your car in the campground adjacent to this feature and take the easy 1.5 mile loop trail past Skull Rock. I have to say that while the rock itself was interesting, the trail was much more so for me. The area has something for everyone. The eroded rock shapes are fantastical and otherworldly, and you will see juniper, scrub oak and Tuckers oak alongside cheat grass. Winter is a good time to visit, as the temperatures make for comfy hiking on the trails and it is not very crowded.

ColinTanya

Nice spot to walk around and see a little more of the local flora. The Rock does indeed look like a skull and the only issue was there were a lot of people.

rollngstone

Humans are pretty easily amused --- Yes it looks sort of like a skull. It's just off the main road - so you can park / go take a photo / and be on your way.

459MichelleT

Cool looking Skull Rock, but just a quick jump out of the car to take a picture and we continued on.

michelleg592

There is no hiking needed to see this attraction. It is literally right off the side of the road. I pulled up, opened my window, stuck my camera out and got a great picture of this cool rock formation. If you want to hike the 20 feet or so to investigate the formation more closely, you're able to do that without a problem.

382steveh

Skull Rock is right off the main road through the park. The Skull Rock itself isn't all the impressive. But it's a lot of fun climbing and jumping around on the rocks that surround it. Stop for a quick hike around.

Lindsay-and-Neil

This weird formation is just off the roadside. If you do not hike this is for you as it is right there! Always makes me smile it is very spooky looking! LOL!

KY Resident

Some what of a ho-hum hike. We started the trail at the back end and finished by Skull Rock. It was our first hike in JTNP--glad that the other hikes were A+.

Chuck8700

Skull Rock is only a few yards off the road. It is an easy walk up a dirt path. It makes a good photographic subject day and night.

Craig-World-Travelle

If you come to Joshua Tree NP then you have to stop by and see Skull Rock. You can see from the paved road as it is right next to it. There is also a nice trail next to it. It was one of my favorite trails - it's a short easy hike through big holders. Skull Rock is right on the way to many other popular sights.