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A small oasis at the beginning of the trail.
Wildflowers in the desert.
A cactus blooming.
A view along the trail.
The palms against the backdrop of the surrounding rock formations.
The palm oasis at the end of the trail.
A sampling of the wildlife in the park.
Another of the many lizard species you're likely to come across.
A view from Mastodon Peak.
A view of the Salton Sea from Mastodon Peak.