This hike was beautiful in the late afternoon. It's about a 1 mile loop trail through the boulders and across sections of dessert. The trail is easy and is well marked. Interesting signs along the trail explaining about the flora and fauna of the area. Saw some different birds by the dam. There is a small amount of water at the dam. Didn't see any animals.Only saw a few other people on the trail (mid-week). At the end of the hike there are some petroglyphs in an elevated cave. It is a very enjoyable hike in a beautiful section of the park.
Even though the Barker Dam is empty the Big Horn Sheep like to take their walks on their chosen pathways along the sides of the cliffs..You will see from single Bucks to families. Please do not try to feed them. Some are not camera shy. It's a wonderful sight. These animals ARE NOT domesticated so please stay away. The Barker Dam Trail is a pleasant easy walk with good walking shoes and bring some water and possibly a small snack along for the short rest upon your arrival. Our first visit we carried a small picnic basket with sandwiches and a small bottle of wine and had an enjoyable picnic sitting on a rock at a make-shift table. It was so fun!! There was water in the Dam then!! We saw a family or 2 of 20 or so Big Horn Sheep walking along the side of their mountain/cliff. A few female turned to look and pose for pictures.
Closer to Joshua Tree entrance. Nice little hike. At one point there is a nice view area that would be good at sunset. Ranger said there had been some wildlife sighting but we didn't see anythin.
Loved walking the short loop. The signs along the way were helpful. The Dam itself was very interesting. This trail, and indeed, the park itself, it fascinating. The Joshua Trees themselves are so wild, and the rock formations are amazing. You will take picture after picture
Very nice walk with lots of scenery,even saw a fox at the dam walking around the area and posing for pictures. Great spot for non hikers that just want a scenic stroll,shade spots along the way if you need it , must add the park staff was very friendly as we entered the gates
About 45 minutes this one and quite varied as you go round. Plenty of information - loads of different cactii and plants and we saw a small herd of deer grazing near the dam so pleased about that.
We enjoyed this short hike and we even saw some animal life at the dam. After seeing the dam the loop back was so so. This was our second short hike of the day.
Short, fairly easy hike with plenty of Joshua trees, photographic opportunities, and even a few petroglyphs (that have been painted over by modern vandals, but are still pretty cool). Would absolutely recommend it - be sure to bring water with you.
It would take a lot of courage to rock climb some of the formations around this site. By the time I paused and watched some of the climbers, I had the urge to take a rock climbing class.
This easy round trip hike take you to the Barker Dam via a mainy level trail via amazing rock formations. Along the route there are various signs to explain the flora and fauna in the area.Easy and very enjoyable