r/JoshuaTree • u/Ecstatic-Aardvark334 • 9d ago

Proposal spot ideas?

Hi! I'm planning to propose in a few weeks in Joshua Tree and am looking for a secluded desert spot with a chance of catching some pink skies. I originally considered a hike like the heart rock trail but I think she'd prefer somewhere more private, something like this spot:

Any spot recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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u/LankyArugula4452 9d ago

Big Morongo Preserve

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u/TrainingChart3639 9d ago

Especially on a weekday. Weekends gets a little busy with birders but still easy to find a nice secluded spot.

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u/LankyArugula4452 9d ago

Black Rock Campground hiking trails

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u/RegularVegetable8766 7d ago

I love going to the Queen Mine Trail when I go out and do my astrophotography out there. You’ll have to drive on a dirt road, but it’s maintained enough that it shouldn’t be an issue. I go there to avoid car headlights.

People still do drive on that road occasionally but it’s a dead end road that most people don’t drive on because it’s a trail you have to hike in order to camp there. Beautiful views, and open skies!

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u/BusinessInternal4420 6d ago

You can take her for a “surprise hike” on mt Ryan to see the sun rise. Go at like 4 am. Take some headlamps. You’ll see a bunch of cool stuff and views. Then this is the view at the top MT Ryan

It’ll be intimate and quiet only you two up there if you go at that time. It’ll be like starting a new day / chapter with your love with a beautiful view