Redwood
National Park
Joshua Tree
National Park
Ryan Mountain
trail details
Type of Trip: Hiking Out & Back
Where: Joshua Tree National Park
Permits Required: No
Miles: 2.9
Elevation Gain: 1,049 ft
Trailhead: Ryan Mountain
Cal Topo: https://caltopo.com/m/D210Q
Description: Out and back day hike to the top of Ryan Mountain
logistics & itinerary
Wilderness Area : Joshua Tree National Park
When did we do this hike? March 2016
Transportation: Parked at lot between Sheep Pass and Ryan Campground
Water: No water available. We carried all we needed.
Leave-No-Trace: Follow Leave No Trace principles. Carry out all trash. Do not burn or bury toilet paper or trash.
Flora Considerations: Brush and cacti are all shorts of sharp
Fauna Considerations: Watch out for snakes, lizards and scorpions.
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.
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