Fletcher Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Fletcher Peak has a beautifully wooded summit area. You’re likely to see deer on the summit, along with the best view of Harris Peak, Griffith Peak and the remote saddle between. Find a number of summit approaches to Fletcher Peak from the nice main trail to some unknown challenging wilderness routes. Click the image or title above to discover some cool routes to Fletcher Peak.
Mummy Mountain Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
You could easily fit a couple football fields on Mummy Mountain’s vast and beautiful summit. Ancient Bristlecone pines are sculpted into unique shapes beyond the capability of human art. Discover multiple wilderness routes to and around Mummy Mountain. This mountain could easily form its own entire wilderness! Click the image or title above to view this great collection of Mummy Mountain adventures!
Charleston Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
As the highest point in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness and Southern Nevada, Charleston Peak, at 12,019 feet elevation, is a highly sought-after destination. The approach trails are nice, but be prepared for a grueling overall ascent of around 8,000 feet. 360-degree views from the summit are unmatched. However, some of the most beautiful scenes are along the approach trails! Click the image or title above to view multiple routes to Charleston Peak summit.
Mud Springs Loop Clockwise | Lee Canyon | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
This is the complete 15-mile outer loop in a clockwise direction from the Sawmill Trailhead including a traverse of Macks Peak Eastern Base. Click the image or title above for details.
Amargosa Overlook | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Enjoy a spectacular view overlooking Charleston Peak and the Amargosa Valley from a 10,154ft high point above Lee Canyon, Nevada. Click the image or title above for details.
Sawmill Loop | Sawmill Trailhead | Lee Canyon, Nevada
The 1.5-mile Sawmill Loop Trail is the hub for all six trails branching off from the Sawmill Trailhead area in Lee Canyon Nevada. Understanding this trail and its connections is the key to navigating the Sawmill area. Click the image or title above for details.
Rocky Gorge Loop Trail | Sawmill Trailhead Area | Lee Canyon, Nevada
This intimate little gorge is like a desert bonsai garden! Though the loop trail is hidden away in Lee Canyon with no visible trailheads, it’s well worth the search! | Click the Image or Title Above for Details
Sisters South to the Sisters North | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
There is a popular circuit route including Sisters South, Sisters North and Black Rock Sister. The route can be taken in either direction and includes about a half day of challenging hiking and climbing (Class 3 at most) in a beautiful pristine wilderness setting. Route details: About 8-9 miles circuit; **Some trail, some wilderness.** Click image or title above for more…
Sisters North | Lee Canyon | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Sisters North, located in Lee Canyon in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness is on a ridge system including Sisters South, Sisters North and Black Rock Sister. The ridge offers incredible 360 degree views with McFarland Peak, Bonanza Peak and Macks Peak to the West, the Sheep Range and Gass Peak to the North, Angel Peak, Mummy Mountain, the North Ridge of Kyle Canyon, Lee Peak and Charleston Peak to the East. There are far more reference points in the distance beyond, but these are the most obvious. A huge rock arch unexpectedly appears near the summit of the approach ridge along with the remarkable rock sculpture of Black Rock Sister. Route details: 8 mi RT/ 8,250 > 10,197ft; **Mostly Wilderness, Some Trails** Click image or title above for more…
Sisters South | Lee Canyon | Mt. Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
The Sisters South peak in Lee Canyon, Nevada, elevation 10,197 feet has a great trail, spectacular views and is relatively unknown as a destination. As a result, the entire area sparkles with pristine wilderness beauty and you have a good chance of being the only person on the trail, even on a weekend day. On a Saturday in mid-June I saw only 2 people the entire day. Route details: 8 mi RT/ 8,399 > 10,197ft; **Mostly Trail, Some Wilderness** Click image or title above for more…