America's Hidden Bikepacking Paradise // Joshua Tree to LA [EP.21]

Summary

This bike tour traverses a challenging off-road route from Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles, highlighting the unique co-dependence of the Joshua tree and its pollinating moth, and the dramatic contrast between wild landscapes and urban sprawl. The journey culminates with a reflection on the rapid shift from solitude in nature to the overwhelming presence of civilization, and an observation about Pacific Crest Trail hikers.