Eureka Peak Joshua Tree National Park

The dirt roads in Covington Flat offer access to some of the park’s largest Joshua trees, junipers, and pinyon pines. From the Lower Covington Flat picnic area to Eureka Peak is 3.8 miles (6.2 km) one way. The dirt road is steep near the end, but the top offers views of Palm Springs, the surrounding mountains, and the Morongo Basin. You can add 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to your trip if you ride or drive over to the backcountry trailhead at Upper Covington Flat. This a great stopping point to get out and hike the Covington Crest Trail, a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) trek to a vista point overlooking the Palm Springs area.