Fletcher Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Fletcher Peak has a beautifully wooded summit area. You’re likely to see deer on the summit, along with the best view of Harris Peak, Griffith Peak and the remote saddle between. Find a number of summit approaches to Fletcher Peak from the nice main trail to some unknown challenging wilderness routes. Click the image or title above to discover some cool routes to Fletcher Peak.
Deer Creek Road Area Camping | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
If you like Ponderosa Pine forests and ancient Bristlecone Pine Forests, you’ll love an extended wilderness immersion while camping in the Deer Creek Road area. This puts you closest to the massive Mummy Mountain, Fletcher Peak and Lucky Strike Road from Angel Peak. There are many viewpoints near Deer Creek Road from which you can watch the entire Las Vegas Valley light up at night! Click the image or title above for details!
Deer Creek Rd, Mummy Springs, Raintree, Fletcher Peak Circuit Adventure | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
This comprehensive circuit adventure covers most of the entire Eastern section of the Mt. Charleston Wilderness including the canyon off Deer Creek Road at the base of Mummy’s Head, the ridge leading up the left (East) side of that canyon to the very Northeastern tip of Mummy Mountain’s mid and highest section (Mummy’s Tummy), the route across the wilderness at the base of Mummy’s Eastern cliffs to Mummy Springs, then on to Raintree and the intersection of the North Loop Trail, the brief stretch of the North Loop Trail to its intersection with Fletcher Peak Trail, the summit of Fletcher Peak, then the return past Raintree and Mummy Springs to the Cougar Ridge Trail and finally the descent back to Deer Creek Picnic Area and Deer Creek Road where the adventure began. Route Details: 15-18 mi / Approx 8,000ft > 10,500ft; **Some Trail > Some Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…
Deer Creek Picnic Area | Deer Creek Road | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Deer Creek Picnic Area is in a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest along Deer Creek in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness of Nevada. There are picnic sites along the creek which normally runs during the Spring months. Click the image or title above for details.
Deer Creek North Fork Canyon | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
The majestic ancient Bristlecone Pines and sculpted limestone formations create an incredible backdrop to the remote, pathless, rarely visited upper Deer Creek North Fork Canyon. At the base of the canyon just above Deer Creek Road is Camp Stimpson. The canyon summit is the ridgeline between Mummy’s Forehead to the North and Mummy’s Chin to the South. Click the image or title above for details.
Charleston Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
As the highest point in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness and Southern Nevada, Charleston Peak, at 12,019 feet elevation, is a highly sought-after destination. The approach trails are nice, but be prepared for a grueling overall ascent of around 8,000 feet. 360-degree views from the summit are unmatched. However, some of the most beautiful scenes are along the approach trails! Click the image or title above to view multiple routes to Charleston Peak summit.
Catch Pen West | Deer Creek Road | Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Explore the region between the West end of Deer Creek Catch Pen Loop and Lee Canyon Road. Experience dramatic changes in climate and flora and fauna similar to changes between Southern Nevada and Canada! Click the image or title above for details.
01 Mt Charleston Wilderness Deer Creek Road Trails Overview | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Deer Creek Road is the passage way between the two major canyons in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness: Kyle Canyon and Lee Canyon. There are a number of trailheads on Deer Creek Road to wilderness destinations. In addition there are recreational camping and picnicking destinations on Deer Creek Road along with youth camps. So, as you breeze along Deer Creek Road on your way between Kyle and Lee Canyons, watch for trailheads that lead to a premier rock climbing destination, the main Mt. Charleston North Loop Trail and “back door” hidden access to the vast, beautiful, secluded wilderness area surrounding Mummy Mountain. Best time of year for adventures here: Early Summer to Mid-Fall. Temperatures at the higher elevations are usually in the mid-70s even when Las Vegas Valley is up to 115 degrees! Expect to navigate snow at other times of the year. Follow thumbnail images to view the details you will need to plan your adventures here. Click image or title above for more…