Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)

California, US

Distance

36.9 mi

This route follows the California Riding & Hiking Trail for 37 miles from Black Rock Campground to the North Entrance Station of Joshua Tree National Park. There is no water along the route.

GPS Track

Joshua_Tree_Traverse.gpx1.86 MB

FKTs

Male

Supported
Dylan Bowman			4h 16m 15s	2021-03-13

Unsupported
Peter Marsted	4h 25m 31s	2020-03-16
Michael Carson	4h 49m 1s	2017-03-06
Giff Walters	5h 7m 52s	2016-12-23
Michael Connor, Justin Yanuck	6h 41m 49s	2016-03-12
Christof Teuscher	7h 12m 50s	2014-11-07

Female

Supported
Clare Gallagher			4h 52m 25s	2019-05-25

Unsupported
Rachel Drake	5h 8m 34s	2021-04-25
Sarah Keyes	5h 17m 15s	2018-12-03
Janessa Taylor	5h 49m 11s	2018-01-02
Lani Advokat	8h 57m 52s	2017-01-29
Jessica Kelley	10h 2m 0s	2015-10-26

Male

Self-supported
Jacob Jackson			12h 50m 26s	2021-02-08

Unsupported
Christof Teuscher	16h 19m 30s	2019-04-12
Jason Hardrath	18h 17m 16s	2018-12-19
Christof Teuscher	19h 23m 37s	2016-03-12

Female

Supported
Shelby Farrell			16h 24m 52s	2021-12-18

Unsupported
Ashly Winchester			22h 47m 13s	2019-03-31

Joshua Tree Traverse route map by Christof Teuscher

This route on the old FKT site

http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/thread/619/joshua-tree-traverse-ca

Comments

Cassie Scallon attempted the FKT on 3/09/2019, but came up a bit short:

"I just wanted to follow up on the unsupported FKT attempt I had on the Joshua Tree Traverse last weekend. I missed Sarah Keys' time and ended up coming in 5:36:12, which looks like it may be the 2nd fastest time reported to your site. I uploaded my run on Strava here ."

Today, Apr 12, 2019, I will attempt another unsupported Joshua Tree double traverse (a.k.a out-and-back or yo-yo) with the goal to beat Jason Hardrath's impressive time from Dec 2018. More info at http://www.christofteuscher.com/aagaa/announcement-another-joshua-tree-double-traverse-attempt.

Tracking: http://bit.ly/JTDTFKT

I plan to start around 5pm.

I'm not sure how to make edits as I did this on the old website but this is the link to the current overall FKT: https://www.strava.com/activities/890228326

Not a FKT but did this route in 9:00:53 this past Saturday. Prettier than I expected and tougher (sand, wind) than I expected too! All in, enjoyed the day tremendously!

Heading out tomorrow morning around sunrise to go after the supported Joshua Tree Traverse FKT. Heading west to east. Dylan just set an awesome time so assuming it will be pretty hard. Got intel from Claire and YiOu.

Headed out at 4:00am tomorrow 12/18/2021 for an out and back supported effort in partnership with LA Saves Track! I had a great convo with Jake Jackson about his experience on the Traverse and I’m excited for a strong desert adventure.

More Info: https://www.shelbzzf.com/la-saves-track

InReach Tracking Link: https://share.garmin.com/shelbzzf

Route: Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)

FKTs

Comments