Ryan Mountain
Ryan Mountain
View from the top
Ryan Mountain is a 5,456 feet (1,663 m) high mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. The trail to the peak is a strenuous hike, but popular attraction of the park, because it leads to panoramic views of Lost Horse Valley, Queen Valley, and Pleasant Valley.[1] It is one of the locations in Joshua Tree that features abundant lichen populations.[2] It is named after J.D. Ryan, a wealthy rancher and early mining operator in the park.[3]
References
- ↑ "Day Hikes, Joshua Tree National Park". National Park Service.
- ↑ "Lichens, Joshua Tree National Park". National Park Service.
- ↑ "Lost Horse Mine, Joshua Tree National Park". National Park Service.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ryan Mountain
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ryan Mountain Trail
Coordinates: 33°59′10″N 116°08′05″W / 33.98611°N 116.13472°W
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