Griffith Peak South Approach from Lovell Canyon | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Overview at least 3 approaches to Griffith Peak summit from the Lovell Canyon Trail Trailhead. This approach to the summit will be longer than the traditional Kyle Canyon approach, with 2000ft more elevation gain, but the view is wide open all the way to Griffith Peak summit and the terrain snow-free for an additional month both earlier and later in the season! With this approach route you could be the first and last person to summit Griffith Peak this year. Click image or title above for more…
Gray Cap Ridge Southeast Summit | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Gray Cap Ridge Southeast Summit in Nevada is an easy hike with spectacular views. Trails get you nearly to the summit. Hike begins at Gene’s Trailhead in the Calico Basin and navigates to the summit in the La Madre Mountains Wilderness. Best time of year for this adventure is Spring or Fall. Click the image or title above for more details.
Gray Cap Ridge Brownstone Basin Loop | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Beginning at Gene’s Trailhead in the Calico Basin, traverse most of Gray Cap Ridgeline from the SE Summit, then return to the Calico Basin by way of the Brownstone Trail and Road. Best time of year for this adventure is Spring or Fall. Click the image or title above for all the details.
Gateway Canyon & Gray Cap Ridge NW | Calico Basin, Nevada
Wander through a unique, hidden world in the Northwest area of Gray Cap Ridge. Gateway Canyon will whirl you around and by the time you emerge into the Northwest area of Gray Cap Ridge you may wonder if you’d landed in another dimension! Finding a non-vertical way down into the Brownstone Basin can be a real puzzle, but great fun. Click the image or title above for details.
Fernande Peak | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Visit this huge, distinctive landmark, hidden in plain sight on the La Madre Ridgeline in Nevada’s La Madre Mountains Wilderness! Click the image or title above for details.
El Padre Mountain, La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
At 8,093 feet in elevation, El Padre Mountain, is the second highest mountain in the La Madre Mountains Wilderness and offers sweeping views of Las Vegas and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. Route details: 24 mi / 4500-7500ft; *Some Road, Mostly Wilderness* Click image or title above for more…
El Bastardo Peak | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
From Red Rock Canyon, El Bastardo Peak, a high point on the La Madre Ridgeline appears to be a vertical cliff. Learn how to walk to the summit from Kyle Canyon on the opposite side! Click the image or title above for details.
East La Madre Peak | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Traverse the East end of the spectacular La Madre Mountains Ridgeline just West of Las Vegas! Along the way experience unique sweeping views of Las Vegas, the Sheep Range, Gass Peak, Little Red Rock, Damsel Peak, the Rainbow Mountains, Kyle Canyon the Mt. Charleston Wilderness and a hidden camping plateau. Click the image or title above for details.
Devils Slide | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Visit this massive ancient limestone see floor elevated to near vertical. It’s truly a great natural wonder! Click the image or title above for details.
Damsel Peak Southern Approach Route from Calico Basin, Nevada
The Southern approach to the summit of Damsel Peak (aka Pincushion Mt) in Nevada begins at the trailhead parking area in Calico Basin, navigates to the South side of Damsel Peak, traverses to the North side, descends into Brownstone Basin then navigates back to the starting point in Calico Basin. Incredible views from the summit of Damsel Peak include almost all of the Las Vegas Valley, Brownstone and Calico Basins, Turtlehead Peak, the Calico Hills, Mt. Wilson, Rainbow Mountain, Juniper Peak, North Peak and Bridge Mountain and finally the huge expanse of the Keystone Thrust cliffs with La Madre Mountain as the high point. To the North one can see Gass Peak, the Sheep Range and Fossil Ridge. Route details: Approx 15 mi RT; **No Trails, Some Class 3 Climbing** Click image or title above for more…