Lee Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada

Lee Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada

Lee Peak elevation 11,031ft, often overlooked, is the one summit in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness that offers expansive views down the entire length of Kyle Canyon with all the highest summits in a unique view. With a small turn and you can look down the entire length of Lee Canyon past the ski area, the Sisters Peaks, Mummy Mountain all the way to the Sheep Range. Another small turn and you’re looking up the Northern stretch of the Spring Mountains to McFarland Peak, Bonanza Peak and beyond. In short, to stand on the small high summit of Lee Peak is like standing on the bow of a ship! At the same time, the surrounding Bristlecone Pine forest gives it an intimate touch.

It’s a tragedy people miss Lee Peak’s summit in their rush to summit the more famous Charleston Peak, especially in that it’s only about a half-mile from the North Loop Trail! On this page you’ll find many ways to summit Lee Peak from Kyle Canyon, including how to summit Lee Peak on an unknown wilderness route from Lee Canyon.