Electric Motorbike Tour

Guided Electric Motorbike Tour inside Joshua Tree National Park. Rated 4.8 across 19 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes. From $169.

Overview

It runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, with a guide leading a group of no more than four travellers. No motorcycle license is needed, but a regular driver's license is, along with genuine prior experience riding on two wheels.

The ride starts from a meeting point inside the park near the Hidden Valley Trailhead parking lot, reached by entering through the West Entrance in the town of Joshua Tree. From there the group rides through the park with stops along the way, including time at the Desert Queen Mine, while the guide covers local history, plants and geology. Reviewers repeatedly say the stops are frequent enough to take photos and absorb the scenery rather than just rolling past it.

Riders must be at least 21 years old and at least 5,3 ft tall so they can plant feet on the ground from the saddle. Helmets, gloves and a jacket are provided where needed, along with water and a snack.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Hidden ValleyDrive in through the West Entrance in Joshua Tree, not the 29 Palms North Entrance, and continue 5.5 miles from the entry gate to the Hidden Valley Trailhead parking lot. Turn right there, where the operator's van and trailer will be waiting.
2. Gear upRiders get a single-person UBCO 2x2 electric motorbike, plus a helmet, gloves and jacket as needed, before setting off.
3. Joshua Tree National ParkThe group rides through the park on the electric motorbikes, roughly 10 minutes at this stretch per the itinerary, with the guide pointing out scenery, plants and geology along the way. No separate admission ticket is charged at this stop.
4. Desert Queen MineA stop of about 30 minutes at the mine site, included with no extra admission, where the guide shares history of the area.
5. Return and finishThe activity ends back at the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape whether this tour is a good fit and how smoothly the day runs.

• Riding experience. These are not standard e-bikes. Prior two-wheel riding experience is required, and reviewers who ride e-bikes regularly note there is a learning curve with these machines. Travellers who are merely casual cyclists should think carefully before booking.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers drive themselves to the meeting point inside the park. The listing directs riders to enter from the town of Joshua Tree at the West Entrance and follow the route to the Hidden Valley Trailhead parking lot.
• Park entry fee. The national park entrance fee is not included in the tour price. It can be paid at the gate or bought in advance online, and travellers who already hold a park pass do not need to pay again.
• Group size and pace. Groups are capped at four travellers, and the tour includes multiple stops rather than a continuous ride, with chances to ask questions and take photos.
• Fitness and comfort. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and advises against the tour for those with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart conditions. Riders must be at least 5,3 ft tall to reach the ground from the saddle.
• Timing around the tour. One reviewer suggests planning a hike before or after the tour to make the most of a day in the park.

Common issues. The park entrance fee is extra, and there is no hotel pickup, so travellers need their own transport to the meeting point inside the park. The bikes demand more skill than a regular e-bike, and one reviewer described a crash with an unsatisfactory response from staff, so honest self-assessment of riding ability matters before booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. Weather and a minimum number of travellers are both required for the tour to run, and cancellations within 24 hours of the start time receive no refund.

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