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Ryan Mountain Trail

An activity in Central Park, Joshua Tree, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Ryan Mountain Trail in Central Park, Joshua Tree
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Why go

3-mile round trip climb to 360° views over the park.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Joshua Tree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Barker Dam, 1.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Central Park
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Joshua Tree, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Barker Dam

    Short loop to a small reservoir and petroglyphs.

    Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hidden Valley Nature Trail

    1-mile loop through a boulder-ringed valley once used by cattle rustlers.

    Activity · 2.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Keys View

    Lookout over the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault.

    Sight · 6.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Cholla Cactus Garden

    Dense stand of teddy-bear cholla on a short boardwalk.

    Outdoors · 13 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Joshua Tree Saloon

    Roadside saloon with burgers, karaoke and live music.

    Drinks · 14 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Crossroads Cafe

    Joshua Tree's go-to diner for breakfast before hiking.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ryan Mountain Trail is a stop on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Joshua Tree

Ryan Mountain Trail is our only activity pick in Joshua Tree; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Joshua Tree guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Joshua Tree run from 57°F in December to 102°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Ryan Mountain Trail itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Joshua Tree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Joshua Tree weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ryan Mountain Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Ryan Mountain Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA
Coordinates
34.00263, -116.13596
Destination
Joshua Tree, California

Ryan Mountain Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ryan Mountain Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Ryan Mountain Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ryan Mountain Trail?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Steep and exposed; avoid midday.

Is Ryan Mountain Trail free?

Yes, we list Ryan Mountain Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ryan Mountain Trail?

Ryan Mountain Trail is at Ryan Mountain Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA, in Central Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ryan Mountain Trail?

Ryan Mountain Trail appears on Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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