Wilson Ridgeline Overview | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
The Wilson Ridgeline is the natural border between Lovell Canyon and Kyle Canyon in Nevada. The ridgeline descends from its high point at Harris Mountain in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness all the way to Highway 160 at Potosi Mountain. Elevations in the upper ridgeline range from 8,000 to over 10,000 feet. The Wilson Ridgeline is huge, and could merit its own entire wilderness area! Click the image or title above for details.
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!
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 / 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.
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway in Nevada’s Mt. Charleston Wilderness offers exhibits, programs, books, souvenirs and interpretive trails. It’s a great first stop before engaging in your first adventure in The Spring Mountains.
Six Peak Circuit in the Spring Mountains, Nevada – Strategy
It is possible to complete a six-peak circuit in the Spring Mountains, Nevada in one day. This adventure is pretty remarkable in that it involves summiting 6 peaks, each over 10,000ft in less than 24 hours! This article covers the strategy that makes the adventure possible. The peaks include: Harris Mountain (10,014ft), Griffith Peak (11,056ft), Charleston Peak (11,918ft), Lee Peak (11,289ft), Mummy Mountain (11,528ft), Fletcher Peak (10,319ft), Click image or title above for more…
Sexton Ridgeline Overview | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Sexton Ridgeline runs along the Western border of Lovell Canyon in Nevada. The high point on Sexton Ridgeline is Griffith Peak, elevation 11,060ft. The 2013 Carpenter 1 Fire burned much of the ridge destroying ancient Bristlecone Pine forests. But this also contributed to wide open spectacular views! Click the image or title above for details.
Sexton Ridge Descent from Griffith Peak | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Sexton Ridge is rarely if ever traveled by humans in part due to the difficulty getting there. The route taken today from Griffith Peak Summit involves ascending Griffith Peak twice, beginning at the Charleston South Climb Trailhead at Cathedral Rock, ascending about 3,500ft to the 11,060ft summit of Griffith Peak, descending Sexton Ridge on the far side of Griffith Peak (I descended about 1,800ft today), then re-ascending back to the summit of Griffith Peak before heading back down to the South Climb Trailhead. Psychologically, it’s difficult to gear yourself up to ascend Griffith Peak twice!
Picnic in Kyle Canyon | Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Enjoy a picnic in Kyle Canyon, in the midst of a majestic Ponderosa Pine forest. You’re surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in Southern Nevada. All this is only 40 miles from the Las Vegas Strip! Click the image or title above for details.
Mummy Mountain Western Approach | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Mummy Mountain, at 11,528 feet, is the second highest peak in the Spring Mountains, just 390ft short of Mt. Charleston, the highest, 11,918ft. This is the traditional popular route to the summit. However, when it comes to sheer massiveness, Mummy Mountain surpasses Mt. Charleston with a summit an entire half mile in length and wider than a football field. In terms of beauty Mummy Mountain again surpasses the barren Mt. Charleston with a landscape of ancient living bristlecone pine trees and sculpted, sun bleached bristlecone pine wood. Route details: 16 mi / Approx. 8,439 > 11,530ft;**Some Trail, Some Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…