Keys View

Review & FAQ:

• What is Keys View?
  • Keys View is one of Joshua Tree National Park’s most popular viewpoints, offering spectacular views of the Coachella Valley from its position on the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains.
• How do visitors get to Keys View?
  • It takes about twenty minutes to drive down Keys View Road to reach the viewpoint, but the journey is well worth it.
• What trails are available at Keys View?
  • Visitors can walk the 0.2-mile trail that provides excellent views, or use the wheelchair-accessible route.
• What can be seen from Keys View?
  • The Salton Sea, with its shining surface 230 feet beneath sea level, can be seen to the far left from Keys View.
• What mountains are visible from Keys View?
  • To the right, the Peninsular Ranges high points, including San Jacinto and the Santa Rosa Mountains, are visible. Even further right, the San Gorgonio Mountain stands with its snowy peak easily seen from Keys View.
• Where is the San Andreas Fault visible?
  • On the ridge’s southwest side, the San Andreas Fault drops about a mile into the Coachella Valley and can be seen below.
• How long is the San Andreas Fault?
  • The San Andreas Fault runs through the valley, stretching from the Mendocino Coast above San Francisco to the Gulf of California, a total distance of 700 miles.
• Can Mexico be seen from Keys View?
  • On a very clear day, it may be possible to catch a glimpse of Mexico’s Signal Mountain.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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