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The Keys View provides a great perspective on the Coachella Valley.
The path leading up to the view is steep but ADA accessible.
Keys View, Joshua Tree National Park.
The top of the viewpoint has information about the geology of the valley.
San Jacinto looming over Palm Springs.
Plenty of dust and smog in the Coachella Valley, but the views are still worthwhile.
Keys View, Joshua Tree National Park.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
View southwest across the Coachella Valley toward the Salton Sea.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
View southwest across the Coachella Valley toward the Salton Sea.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
View north of San Gorgonio Mountain (11,503 ft.), southern California's tallest peak.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
View southwest across the Coachella Valley toward San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft.) and Palm Springs.
The parking area for Keys View.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2016