Pink Goblin Loop | Calico Basin, Nevada

This short 3-4-mile loop in Nevada’s Calico Basin packs a lot of bang for the buck. You’ll ascend Kraft Mountain’s Hell Hill, circle West on the Rattlesnake Trail, and finally descend spectacular Ash Canyon. Experience some light wilderness navigation challenges and some very light class 3 rock scrambling. aaClick the image or title above for more details.

Upper Calico Hills Loop | Calico Basin & Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada

This spectacular 6-mile loop combines 6 or more trails to circle the upper Calico Hills in Red Rock Canyon & Calico Basin, Nevada. The trail passes through two beautiful wild passes in the Calico Hills: Ash Canyon and the mid-Calico Hills Black Corridor Pass. Click the image or title above for all the details.

Ash Canyon to Calico Tanks | Calico Basin, Nevada

Beginning at the Kraft Mountain Trailhead in Calico Basin, ascend to the summit of Ash Canyon on the Ash Canyon Trail. Descending from Ash Canyon Summit connect with the Rattlesnake Trail and continue to the Calico Tanks Trail. After visiting Calico Tanks return to the Rattlesnake Trail. Ascend to the summit of that trail then descend into Gateway Canyon in the Calico Basin. Ascend Hell Hill Trail on Kraft Mountain to Pink Goblin Pass and finally descend to your starting point at the Kraft Mountain Trailhead. Experience spectacular views of 4 major wilderness areas and much more. Route Details: Approximately 10 miles RT on some fairly good trails and some unmarked sketchy trails. Best time for this adventure: Mid Fall through Mid Spring.