Joshua Tree | Feb 09 - Page 4 - jawsnap photography (jonathan wilson)

Weekend trip to Joshua Tree National Park. It was very cold at times, and we stayed in a warm hotel in 29 Palms. We drove the Geology Tour road, hiked Ryan Mountain, watched the sunset from Keys View and hiked to 49 Palms oasis. Here are some of the best photos from the trip, enjoy!

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Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Pile of rocks at the top of Ryan Mountain, and yes, we added a small rock to it. The snowy peaks on the left and right in the distance are San Jacinto and San Gorgonio, respectively.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Looking West from Ryan Mountain. I'm fairly certain the rocks in the foreground include Cap Rock. The peak in the background is San Gorgonio.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Joshua Tree on Ryan Mountain with Mount San Jacinto in the background.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Ryan Mountain trail, with the Wonderland of Rocks in the distance. I especially like this photo because of the gradient in the soil colors on the lower right.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Mini-snowman on the Ryan Mountain trail.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Looking Northwest on a portion of the Ryan Mountain trail.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Colorful, shriveled prickly pear cactus, that has near-microscopic spines.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > A large, flat rock on the Ryan Mountain trail that had exceptional patterns.

Jonathan Wilson (jawsnap) > Patch of rocks near Ryan Mountain

Pile of rocks at the top of Ryan Mountain, and yes, we added a small rock to it. The snowy peaks on the left and right in the distance are San Jacinto and San Gorgonio, respectively.