North Ridge Loop | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Explore the North side of the spectacular La Madre Mountains Ridgeline. Beginning at the Northeastern end of the La Madre Ridgeline, summit the North La Madre Ridge to 7,000ft just below the spectacular Devil’s Slide. Then, continue on the ridgeline descending to the La Madre Wilderness Campground to the Northwest. Finally, take lower approach roads back to your starting point at a trailhead parking area on Kyle Canyon Road just above the horse ranches. Discover key North La Madre Wilderness connections. Click the image or title above for details.
La Madre Ridgeline East Saddle | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
The La Madre Ridgeline East Saddle in Nevada is the Grand Crossing Between Harris Springs Canyon and Little Red Rock. Click the image or title above for details.
La Madre East Ridge Approaches | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Explore Northern Approaches to the Magnificent, Pristine La Madre Mountains Eastern Ridgeline in Nevada. Click the image or title above for details.
Devils Slide | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Visit this massive ancient limestone see floor elevated to near vertical. It’s truly a great natural wonder! Click the image or title above for details.
La Madre Mt North Ridge | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Enjoy unique views of the Eastern stretch of the upper La Madre Ridgeline including La Madre Mountain and Devil’s Slide, Peak 7680, Fernande Peak, Peak 6826, the Eastern ridgeline saddle and East La Madre Peak. Click the image or title above for details.
La Madre Ridge East Loop | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Explore the East end of Nevada’s spectacular La Madre Ridgeline from La Madre Mountain to East La Madre Peak. Summit Peak 7680, Fernande Peak, Peak 6826 and East La Madre Peak along the way in the La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada. Click the image or title above for details.
Kyle Canyon Grand Crossing Northern Half | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
The Kyle Canyon Grand Crossing North is the Northern half of the larger Kyle Canyon Grand Crossing which begins at the intersection of Kyle Canyon and Harris Springs Roads, ascends to the El Bastardo Mountain area on the Keystone Thrust above Red Rock Canyon, then descends to Red Springs Desert Oasis in the Calico Basin. This Northern half of the adventure takes you to the saddle between Burnt Peak and El Bastardo Mountain on the Keystone Thrust Ridgeline, looks down to Red Rock Park and contemplates various routes into the park below before returning to the starting point on Kyle Canyon Road. Highlights include a walk though the beautiful La Madre Mountains Wilderness camping, navigating numerous rocky plateaus through the wilderness up the Burnt Peak approach ridge, exploring a section of the upper Keystone Thrust and seeing spectacular 360-degree views all along the route. Route details: 20 Miles + RT / 4500-7900ft; *Some Road, Mostly Wilderness* Click image or title above for more…
La Madre Mountain Eastern Approach from Red Rock Park, Nevada
The Eastern approach route will begin following the same path as the Southern approach route starting at the Sandstone Quarry parking area (Turtlehead Peak trailhead). From there head up Red Rock Wash and circle around the upper end of the Turtlehead Peak ridge system into Calico Basin, cross the upper Calico Basin, circle around the East end of the Keystone Trust and finally ascend the North side of La Madre Mountain.
It’s important to note that as with the other routes up La Madre Mountain, this route is quite the marathon and the most limiting factor will be enduring the distance and altitude gain. Image: Damsel Peak from La Madre Mt. East approach. Route description: 28 mi / 4306-8000ft; *Wilderness, No Trail* Click image or title above for more…
La Madre Mountain Western Approach from Red Rock Canyon NCA | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
This is my favorite approach to La Madre Mountain due to the beauty of the terrain and the scenery. You begin in the scenic Willow Springs area (ample parking available), circle around between the Keystone Thrust Cliffs and White Mountain. Head up through the La Madre Springs area, pass an old Miner’s Cabin, then ascend to the top of the Keystone Thrust (the cliff system at the back of Red Rock Park). At the top take a right and travel along the very top of the Keystone Thrust ridge to La Madre Mountain. Route Details: 28 mi / 4306-8000ft; *Wilderness, No Trail* Click image or title above for more…
La Madre Mountain Southern Approach from Red Rock Canyon | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
La Madre Mountain is 8,154ft in elevation. It is the highest central feature of the Keystone Thrust, the cliff system that spans the rear area of Red Rock Park in Nevada. The La Madre Mountain Southern approach, from a distance, looks impossible as you’re facing a sheer cliff wall between 1000 and 2000 feet high. However, as you approach the base of the cliff from Calico Basin it’s evident that there is a passage between the two peaks. The summit view is amazing featuring Las Vegas Valley with Lake Mead across and to the East, Gass Peak and the Sheep Range to the North, spectacular views of Mt. Charleston Wilderness to the East and the awesome total expanse of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Calico Basin to the Southwest. Route details: 22 mi / 4306-8000ft; *Wilderness, No Trail* Click image or title above for more…