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First Relive Adventure Route by Glenn M

(most direct, easy)

Second Relive Adventure Route by Glenn M

(very difficult, involves class 4-5 rock climbing)

Overview | Red Cap Peak Summit | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada

Adventure to occur Fall or Spring soon!

Red Cap Peak, also referred to as “Little Turtlehead“, is a Jurassic Era Sandstone Summit in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. This adventure begins at the Kraft Mountain Trailhead in the Calico Basin and navigates through Ash Canyon before summiting the peak.

Trailhead Directions | Red Cap Peak Summit | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada

From Hwy 215 in the Summerlin area, take the Charleston Blvd exit, turn upward (West) on Charleston Blvd toward the mountains. Charleston Blvd becomes Blue Diamond Rd. (159) as you leave the city. Take the Calico Basin exit off 159 (right turn) onto Calico Basin Road. Continue on Calico Basin Road to the end of the road. On the way you will pass the Red Springs Desert Oasis parking area as the road veers right and becomes Calico Drive, then Sandstone Drive. Sandstone Drive ends with the Kraft Mountain parking lot, on the left.

Adventure Description | Red Cap Peak Summit | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada

Adventure to occur Fall or Spring soon!

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Red Cap Peak Summit | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
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Red Cap Peak Summit | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
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Red Cap Peak, also referred to as "Little Turtlehead", is a Jurassic Era Sandstone Summit in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. This adventure begins at the Kraft Mountain Trailhead in the Calico Basin and navigates through Ash Canyon before summiting the peak.
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