Ryan Mountain

The park's most popular summit trail, about 4.8 km round trip, with 360-degree views of boulders and Joshua tree forest from the top.

The trail climbs about 320 m with many steps, though the route is clear. The round trip takes about 2 to 3 hours. The summit lies at about 1,660 m and overlooks Hidden Valley, Queen Valley, and distant snowy peaks. The entire route is unshaded, so bring plenty of water and sun protection. Avoid hiking in summer, or start at dawn.