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Redwood

National Park

Joshua Tree

National Park

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Ryan Mountain

trail details

Type of Trip: Hiking Out & Back

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Where: Joshua Tree National Park

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Permits Required: No

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Miles: 2.9

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Elevation Gain: 1,049 ft

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Trailhead: Ryan Mountain

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Cal Topo:  https://caltopo.com/m/D210Q

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Description: Out and back day hike to the top of Ryan Mountain

logistics & itinerary

Wilderness Area : Joshua Tree National Park

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When did we do this hike? March 2016

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Transportation: Parked at lot between Sheep Pass and Ryan Campground

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Water: No water available. We carried all we needed.

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Leave-No-Trace: Follow Leave No Trace principles. Carry out all trash. Do not burn or bury toilet paper or trash.

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Flora Considerations: Brush and cacti are all shorts of sharp

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Fauna Considerations: Watch out for snakes, lizards and scorpions.

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Trail Specific Considerations: There is no water on this trail and constant exposure to sun and wind. Like any wilderness trip, you accept a certain amount of risk when going on your hike. You are responsible for assessing how comfortable you feel with that risk and understanding your own physical abilities.

#California #JoshuaTree #Desert

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