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Turtle Head Rock

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Turtle Head Rock

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Joshua Tree Wilderness

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  • Location: Riverside County, California, United States

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    August 27, 2023

    Hiking

    Another interesting, easily recognizable rock formation. It's almost like identifying shapes in the clouds — except these rocks change much, much slower than the sky.

    January 28, 2026

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    To me, this rock looks like a flower or the flame of the Olympic torch :)
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    Elevation 1,320 m

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