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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

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.

#California #JoshuaTree #Desert

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