Joshua Tree National Park: Ryan Mountain

(below) 2005-09-04 (taken approximately 17:40): This 180-degree panorama -- comprised of nine separate 20 mm images -- was captured from the summit of Ryan Mountain (5461 ft) in JTNP's north-west section.
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(below) 2005-09-04 (taken approximately 17:41): This 210-degree panorama -- comprised of 12 separate 20 mm images -- was captured from the summit of Ryan Mountain (5461 ft) in JTNP's north-west section.
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210-degree Eastward panorama from Ryan Mountain

This is a popular short hike in Joshua Tree National Park because of the spectacular views of the park and Southern California's highest peaks: San Jacinto and San Gorgonio (blocked by the Sun's Glare in this photo; click here for a view taken earlier in the day). Try this short but fun hike to the park's most-central highpoint. The sweeping 360-degree views allow you to see many other areas in the park.
Distance: 3 miles RT
Elev. Gain: 1100 ft.

Video I shot from Ryan Mountain:

My other JTNP pages:

Joshua Tree National Park: Cottonwood/Colorado-Desert Section

Joshua Tree NP: Keys View

Joshua Tree NP: Wonderland of Rocks and Jumbo Rocks

Joshua Tree NP: Lost Horse Valley

For more detailed information on summit hiking this mountain, visit this web site.

Visit Wikipedia's Joshua Tree National Park page for a brief overview of the park.

Technical stuff: All images taken with Canon Digital Rebel camera. Focus: manual. All other parameters: manual. A tripod was used. Panorama created with PTAssembler.