PARK IMPLEMENTS BACKPACKING PERMIT SYSTEM Park Implements New Backpacking Permit System Date: February 1, 2023 Contact: Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Now backpackers can obtain backpacking permits digitally at recreation.gov as of February 1, 2023, and the new system will be fully implemented on March 1, 2023. During the month of February as the system transitions, backpackers may continue to self-register at… Read More
49 Palms Oasis Trail REOPENS 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Re-Opens As of Thursday, April 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail will re-open! Previously as released by Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Beginning January 9, 2023, and lasting through late April 2023, Joshua Tree National Park managers will close the 49 Palms Trail to allow necessary maintenance to take place. This closure will begin… Read More
Joint Membership for FOJT & Access Fund? THAT’S EASY . . . Friends Of Joshua Tree is a joint member of the Access Fund, and now you can support climbing in Joshua Tree and nationwide with one simple donation. Support Local AND National Climbing Advocacy! And check out BD… @blackdiamond is matching donations to help @accessfund protect & conserve climbing across the… Read More