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
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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