Joshua Tree Too Crowded? Try These 3 Enchanting Desert Hikes Near L.A.

These hikes range from easy to moderately challenging and each offers a splendid time.
Joshua Tree Too Crowded? Try These 3 Enchanting Desert Hikes Near L.A.
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains in Southern California. Dreamstime/TNS
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By Jaclyn Cosgrove From Los Angeles Times

Now is the time of year when I try not to brag too much about how great the weather is.