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.

Ryan, a wealthy rancher and early mining operator in the park.