THE BOYS SCOUT TRAIL - JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
THE BOYS SCOUT TRAIL “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity” ― John Muir, Our National Parks The Trailhead Thinking about backpacking? This is where you register. The Boys Scout Trail - "In my honor I will do my best", perhaps that will be a good mantra to tackle this wonderful trails at Joshua Tree National Park. According to the trailhead info it's 7.5 miles one way, but its more like 8 1/4 miles for a total of more than 16 miles back and forth. What do I love about this trail? Other than the name of an organization that I was a part of and have admired and learned much about life and the principles it represents that have helped me to become a leader, a friend, and of service to others. The trail represents what Joshua Tree is all about, its a trail of ancient survivors, the tree itself (yucca brevifolia) dominates the first four miles, mixed in wit