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T. White - Feb 2, 2024 10:19 pm Date Climbed: Feb 2, 2024
Via Mastodon LoopPerfect end to a day in Joshua Tree. The afternoon light, outstanding views, and fun little scramble were invigorating! There is a sense of remoteness here absent from the rest of the park.
Hiking Metal Maniac - Jul 18, 2022 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Apr 11, 2021
From Cottonwood CampgroundFollowed trails through the wash to the rock, and then easy up. Early in the morning.
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NavySeabee - Feb 26, 2016 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2015
Temporary Pit StopUp the use trail on the way back from Eagle Mtns HP.
IronHiker - Aug 3, 2015 11:44 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2015
ChuckwallaMet a fine black chuckwalla just below Mastodon on a pleasant desert loop. Visited Malapai Hill after.
gimpilator - Feb 18, 2015 6:37 pm Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2015
A week in the DesertI spent 3 days hiking with Heather and then she went off to do 100+ miles on the PCT. I then spent 4 days bagging peaks solo. I made it to the top of Mastadon around 6:40am and it was nice to have the trail to myself. I then continued on across the valley to climb Eagle (my 100th USA P2k). Other things I climbed on this trip include the Kingston, Kelso Dunes highpoint, East Ord, Cady, Chemehuevi.
scvanm - Jan 24, 2015 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2015
First cal. PeakSummited alone but had a great hike to lost palms and bagged this short little peak for fun. Loved Joshua Tree. Hiked with Butch, Roxanne, and the wife.
JRaphaelson - Jun 18, 2013 7:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2013
Route: Lost PalmsShort and sweet, good views, fun scramble.
darinchadwick - Apr 30, 2012 6:21 pm
Fun for the whole familyTook the kids and grandpa up this little jewel. Incredible wildflowers and wildlife. Completely different from the rest of the park i.e. Hidden Valley and environs. I saw my first desert tortoise here, as well as several chuckwallas. Great to make a look hike out of it.
cab - Apr 30, 2012 10:19 am Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2012
Quick DiversionA quick diversion on the way to the Eagle Mountains H.P.
orbitor - Apr 6, 2012 5:06 pm Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2009
From Lost Palms OasisQuick hike with fun scramble at the top, great summit views.
David Mortensen - Jun 29, 2011 1:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2011
Mastodon PeakA fun peak to climb. I enjoyed the 3-mile loop trail as well. I saw a lot of lizards.
Niels79 - Apr 17, 2011 12:10 am Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2010
Little detour on the way back from Lost Palm oasisGreat little peak
belowfellow - Feb 16, 2011 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2006
passing throughnice, quick trip.
tdoughty - Oct 31, 2010 9:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2010
Nice diversionPart of a day off from rock climbing. Took a tour of the southern part of the park, including this little gem. Good nature trail loop with lots of interpretive signs, and a very short, nice scramble to the top. Excellent and unique view of the San Jacento, the Santa Rosas, and the Salton Sea.
Hotoven - Oct 11, 2010 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2010
Fun short hikeNice short hike with great views at the top. I did a little veration on the last section to make it more fun! Its was around 95 degrees.
calipidder - Aug 6, 2010 5:04 pm Date Climbed: Dec 25, 2008
Christmas Day!A lovely freezing cold christmas day in Joshua Tree. Loved it.
Kate - Jun 1, 2009 1:58 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2009
On the way to Lost Palms OasisOn the way out to Lost Palms Oasis, which nearly stayed lost for us. Fun scramble with Adam.
Wallylongridge - Jan 28, 2009 1:02 am Date Climbed: Jan 24, 2009
Lost Palms Oasis Traila cool trail to the Summit
mountaingazelle - Jan 25, 2009 4:57 pm Date Climbed: Jan 22, 2009
Mastodon PeakWe went up the Lost Palms Oasis Trail to the summit and followed the loop trail down.
norco17 - Dec 8, 2008 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2008
fun short hikeEasy little hike would be nice for little kids. Fun lttle scramble at the end too.