Explore the Pinto Basin Sand Dunes Sp 2020

Located within the vast Pinto Basin and at the base of the impressive Pinto Mountain is a unique area known as the Pinto Basin Sand Dunes. Enjoy a slow paced, all cross country hike over lightly undulating sandy terrain to this, the largest set of “sand dunes” found within the Park. Once at the dunes, there will be a brief discussion of how the dunes were formed. This is a great place for desert wildflower viewing including the possibility of seeing the elegant and aromatic Desert Lily.  Desert tortoise may also be seen as well as signs of the nocturnal desert kit fox.

Download the course outline:  Explore the Pinto Basin Dunes Spring 2020

Hike Level: Moderate (Fitness Levels)

If you are a member of JTNPA you will get a $10 discount off every Desert Institute class. If you are not a member you can become one here.

Before registering, please take the time to review our General Class Information and download the Enrollment Attachments, that contain pertinent information about your class, the Joshua Tree National Park and camping reservations which can be made at recreation.gov

Please print and fill out the PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT. You can bring the completed form to the class

Cancellation Policy:  If you need to cancel, notify us at least seven days prior to the start of the course and we will process your request minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds, transfers, or credits will be granted if cancellation occurs within the seven day period. Please note that we cannot make any exceptions to this refund policy for any reason, including but not limited to medical reasons, illness, travel delays, personal situations, emergencies, or weather. This program depends on registration for its funding. While inconvenient, please understand that this policy enables us to sustain our programs even with last minute cancellations.