Ryan Mountain

★5.0


Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

5,456-foot-high (1,663 m) mountain with the trail to the peak being a strenuous hike ascending 1,050 feet in 1.5 miles, leading to panoramic views of Pinto Basin, Lost Horse Valley, Queen Valley, and Pleasant Valley

General Information
Length:
2.8 mi roundtrip
Elevation Gain:
1,062 ft
Difficulty
Strenuous
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
All year, but very hot in summer
Trailhead:
Ryan Mountain Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Website:

How to Get There

From Joshua Tree Visitor Center (14 mi): Head east on CA-62, turn right onto Park Blvd, enter Joshua Tree National Park through the West Entrance, and continue on Park Blvd for approximately 14 miles to reach the Ryan Mountain Trailhead parking area.

Overview

Ryan Mountain is a 5,456-foot peak in Joshua Tree National Park and one of the park’s best hikes, a strenuous 1.5-mile climb gaining about 1,050 feet to panoramic views of Pinto Basin, Lost Horse Valley, Queen Valley and Pleasant Valley. It is named for early rancher and miner J.D. Ryan.

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Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Robb Hannawacker, while working for Joshua Tree National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted