| Activation Date: 20 January 2018 | |
| Transport: Hike | Distance: 3 miles |
| Elev. gain: 1,050 feet | Time: 1.5 hours |
| Rig(s): LNR Precision MTR-3B | Band(s): 30, 40m CW |
| Antenna(s): End-fed half-wave (HF) | |
| Cell Service: None (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Ryan Mountain | |
| Trailhead: Ryan Mountain | |
| Fees/Permits: Joshua Tree National Park – $25 | |
| Route: Ryan Mountain Trail | |
| Dogs: No | Toilet: Yes |
My wife and I were visiting Joshua Tree National Park for our tenth anniversary. Originally, I wasn’t planning on doing SOTA while spending time with my wife but then a friend recommended this hike. My wife gave her blessing for a short SOTA activation, and so it came to be! It ended up being a cold and windy, but very beautiful hike.