Switchback Spring Pinnacle | Wilson Ridge | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Switchback Spring Pinnacle is positioned at the summit of Switchback Spring Canyon. This summit on the Wilson Ridge is a low point on the ridge. Ascend an approach ridge from Lovell Canyon & CC Springs Roads to this potential crossover point from Lovell to Red Rock Canyons. The views from the pinnacle are spectacular including Lovell Canyon, The Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Red Rock Canyon, The La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Las Vegas Valley and more! Click the image or title above for more detail.
Switchback Spring South Loop | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Last Updated on December 19, 2025 by David Smith Sexton Ridge Map .pdf Lovell Canyon Map .pdf Switchback Spring South Loop | Lovell Canyon, Nevada Wilderness Area Brochure .pdf Adventure Video Will Appear Here Overview | Switchback Spring South Loop | Lovell Canyon, Nevada Adventure to Occur Fall or Spring Soon! Trailhead Directions | Switchback […]
Wilson Ridge / Sexton Ridge Circuit | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Make a huge circuit of Lovell Canyon, Nevada taking in Wilson Ridge (East side), The Harris / Griffith Saddle (top), Sexton Ridge (West side). This is a total day-long wilderness immersion with spectacular views of Southern Nevada wilderness and beyond. Elevation gain: 8-9,000ft or more when gain and loss are added up. Best time of year for this adventure: Close to the longest day of the year. Click the image or title above for details.
Wilson Ridge Lovell Canyon Loop | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
This wide and spectacular circuit adventure begins at the upper end of Lovell Canyon Road, ascends to The Wilson Ridge, takes that ridge North for a few relatively untouched miles toward Harris Mountain, then loops back through Lovell Canyon to the Lovell Canyon Trail, finally returning to the starting point. Best time of year: Spring or Fall. Click image or title above for more details…
Wilson Ridge South High Point | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
The Wilson Ridge South High Point is a key nodal point for exploration to the North to Harris Mountain; to the West to The La Madre Mountains; and to the South to The Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline. This route accesses The Wilson Ridge South High Point from the upper end of Lovell Canyon Road at the base of a beautiful, fairly gradual approach ridge. Approximately 5,800 > 8,500ft; Wilderness Route. Click the image or title above for map, video, images and adventure details…
Wilson Ridge to Harris Mountain | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Last Updated on July 2, 2023 by David Smith
Wilson Ridge to Harris Mountain Summit | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
The Wilson Ridge, a pathless wilderness route, spans the divide between Lovell Canyon and Kyle Canyon offering spectacular 360-degree views all the way to Harris Mountain Summit. From the upper end of Lovell Canyon Road, ascend the Wilson Ridge and follow it all the way to Harris Mountain Summit. It’s like being on a mountaintop throughout the entire adventure!