Date: April 3, 2012
Time: 2.5 Hours
Length: 3 Miles
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Elevation: 5,413ft
Weather: 71-86’
Difficulty: Moderate
Description: I had a late start heading up the mountain so it was a little hot. I brought 60oz of water and 4 energy bars. When I finished the hike I left with 25oz of water and 1 energy bars.
The trailhead is located off of Park Boulevard in Joshua Tree National Park and has a huge turnout with parking and restrooms.
The hike has a very moderate incline that starts out gradually up a few stairs.
Like most hikes up a mountain, it increases it’s incline, but not by much and is still moderate all the way up.
You will see the sign for sheep pass, be sure to continue to your right up Ryan Mountain.
Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the views.
The trail works it’s way around the first ridge and cuts up the pass to the second ridge.
Once you’re out of the pass the trail becomes easy. It takes you to the second ridge and then the peak.
Like most Joshua Tree trails it is very well marked, I had no trouble reaching the top.
Amazing views along the entire hike, but there is something to be said about a 360’ view like this one.
On my way back down I ran into a herd of Bighorn Sheep.
There were around 10 total, and they even had a few juveniles with them.
They didn’t seem to mind posing for a few shots as I continued down the trail.
If you have any questions regarding this hike, or would like the GPS Track file, please contact me for more information.
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