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Charleston Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
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Charleston Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
When you stand on Charleston Peak, elevation 12,019ft, you’re standing on the highest peak in Mt. Charleston Wilderness and in Southern Nevada! This makes for unmatched 360-degree views. And the majestic Bristlecone Pines, especially along the North side of the peak, are incredible.
The popular approach to Charleston Peak is on the Charleston Loop from either the South Loop Trailhead, Trail Canyon Trailhead (in Kyle Canyon) or the North Loop Trailhead on Deer Creek Road. There’s an unknown pathless wilderness approach to Charleston Peak from Lee Canyon. See all of these below. The approach trails on the Charleston Loop are nice, but be prepared for a grueling overall ascent of around 8,000 feet. Find a number of spectacular approaches to Charleston Peak both by day and by night on this page!
Charleston Peak from Kyle Canyon
Charleston Peak from South Loop Trailhead
17 mi / Approx. 7,713 > 11,918ft
**Excellent Trail**
Griffith / Charleston Circuit
18 mi / Approx. 7,713 > 11,918ft
**Excellent Trails**
4-Peak Circuit Adventure
22 mi / Approx. 7,713 > 11,918ft
**Some Trail > Mostly Wilderness**
6-Peak Circuit Adventure
30 mi / Approx. 10,000ft Total Elevation Gain
**Some Trails, Some Wilderness**
Charleston Peak Snow Dust
17 mi / Approx. 7,713 > 11,918ft
**Excellent Trail**
Cathedral Rock to Charleston Peak
(Adventure in Process)
18 mi / Approx. 7,713 > 11,918ft
**Wilderness, No Trail**
Charleston Peak from Lee Canyon
Lee Peak & Charleston Peaks Summit Circuit via Lee Canyon Mid Ridge
35 mi Circuit/ Approx. 8,000 > 11,920ft
**Some Trail, Some Wilderness**
