9.5 miles
1600 feet gain
6/10
Yucca Valley ,CA (92284) 104.58 miles from you Weather Map
From the 10 freeway east of Cabazon and west of Palm Springs, exit at the CA-62 E turnoff (which is signed as the route to Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, and Yucca Valley). Travel northeast along CA-62 E (which eventually becomes 29 Palms Highway) past Desert Hot Springs and Big Morongo Canyon to Yucca Valley. Look for the "Black Rock Canyon Campground-5 miles" sign at Joshua Lane-turn right on Joshua Lane, and follow the directions on the signs to the campground. Free parking is available in front of the Ranger Station/Visitor Center located at the campground. The trailhead is in the northeastern portion of the campground (at the Backcountry Board), just near the main campground entrance.
Black Rock Canyon is like a sun-kissed shiny medal pinned to the shoulder of Joshua Tree National Park. The trek to Eureka Peak is a thread of glittering diamonds woven into the intricate pattern created by the system of trails adorning the sparkling medal-this climb within the northwestern portion of J-Tree promises the hiker a veritable treasure hunt full of delightful discoveries!! Cacti, wildflowers (in spring), pinyon pines, Joshua trees, canyon geology, sand, rocks, aerobic uphill, blue skies, and views galore abound along this trail. Begin at the Backcountry Board, and continue for about 1.5 miles southeast along the CRH. Turn south at the junction onto the Fault Trail (FT), and climb the FT to the EP trail. Continue about 2.8 mi. on the EP Trail to the peak summit (follow the EP signs). The EP Trail can also be reached by hiking about 1.7 miles along the CRH to the junction with the SL (Short Loop) Trail, and hiking .4 mi. west on the SL to the EP Trail.