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Barber Peak Loop Trailhead.
Yucca and cactus dominate the landscape.
Beavertail cactus in the Mojave Desert.
A bird perches on a cholla cactus near Barber Peak.
Bright yellow flowers bloom on creosote bushes in spring.
A view of Barber Peak from the loop trail.
An unusual vista of dead trees on the eastern side of Barber Peak.
How many species of cactus can you identify along this loop?
Red barrel cactus stand out among the brown and green landscape.
In some sections the trail is very easy to follow!
California juniper.
The Barber Peak Loop shows you the many different sides of the mountain.
Walk quietly and you'll see plenty of rabbits here.
Sweeping desert views await around every corner of the Barber Peak Loop.
Watch for trail posts as you walk on the heavily braided portions of the Barber Peak Loop.
Paintbrush in the Mojave.
Rock walls turn golden as the sun sets.
The Hole-In-The-Wall Formation near Barber Peak.
The last section of the loop takes you through the Rings!
Watch your step!