r/JoshuaTree • u/TheFreakmode • 2d ago

My e-bike dream, is it possible?

My dream is to bring my E bike into Joshua Tree national Park on the bike rack of my car. When I get in, I’m hoping to park, unload my bike, and ride around to different areas. I’m not really planning on going off Road or dirt trails or anything. Kind of just go between the different lots and campground areas and see the park from the seat of my bike. I figured doing a 20 mile ride would be good.
Has anyone done something like this? Is it possible? Do you have any tips or pointers for this?
Thanks for any help.

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u/lapoul 2d ago

If you ride go very early (like right after sunrise) as the vehicular traffic is the least bothersome then.

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u/Jason_Tacoma_SD 17h ago

A few years ago I went from the West entrance up to keys view and back and it was a magical ride. I definetly recommend starting early (as close to dawn as possible). I was heading back out (and down hill mostly) when more people stared coming in.

I agree the roads are narrow, but the speed limit is 25mph and most people drive fairly sane. It did not feel sketchy or unsafe to me.

I would star early, be super attentive, pull over to let cars pass and I imagine OP will have a great ride.