This short but challenging hike to the summit of Ryan Mountain rewards visitors with some of the best 360-degree views in the park. Highlights from the summit include Mt San Jacinto (10,804' to the southwest), Mt San Gorgonio (11,499' to the west), the Wonderland of Rocks, Pinto Basin and Lost Horse, Queen and Pleasant valleys.

Early morning on the Ryan Mountain Trail

Looking west from the trail

Vegetation thins as you near the summit

Cholla and Mojave Yucca on the Ryan Mountain summit

The Ryan Mountain summit rewards with sweeping views of the entire park

Stunning desert scenery awaits at every turn along the trail