IHAVENOCLUE
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JTNP is one of our favorite parks. We hike there frequently. We consider the park to basically be off limits April/May-October because it's too darn hot during the day. Heck, I don't even leave my house after 8 or 9 AM in the summer if I don't have too. We are very experienced hikers and I would never consider hiking JTNP in the summer. I'm deeply concerned for this man. It's been about 8 years since I've hiked that specific trail, but if memory serves, the trail back out of the 49 Palms Oasis is almost entirely uphill. I need to double-check that.
ETA: My memory seems to be correct. This link gives a great idea of what the trail is like.
Fortynine Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park
sounds like a terrific hike...
During cooler weather, though...