Ryan Mountain

Ryan Mountain is a 5,456-foot-high (1,663 m) mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. The trail to the peak is a strenuous hike, ascending 1,050 feet (320 m) in 1.5 miles (2.4 km).[1] Ryan Mountain is a popular attraction in the park, because it leads to panoramic views of Pinto Basin, Lost Horse Valley, Queen Valley, and Pleasant Valley.[2] It is one of the locations in Joshua Tree that features abundant lichen populations.[3] It is named after J.D. Ryan, a wealthy rancher and early mining operator in the park.[4]

Ryan Mountain
View from the top

References
  1. "Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park". hikespeak.com. hikespeak.com. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  2. "Day Hikes, Joshua Tree National Park". National Park Service.
  3. "Lichens, Joshua Tree National Park". National Park Service.
  4. "Lost Horse Mine, Joshua Tree National Park". National Park Service.

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