Distance

0.9 mi to summit

5.3 mi total

Elevation

2,008 ft start

2,737 ft max

Vertical

1,826 ft gain

Time

22 min to summit

4 hr 10 min total

The weather forecast had a high chance of rain in the afternoon, so Dylan & I started early with the hope of being able to complete a short 4-peak loop before it got bad. We parked off of Lake Mead Rd and took a dirt road to the base of The Minefield, which we ascended via the SW Slope. From there, we descended the North Face back down, then ascended The Triple via a bit South of the East Ridge. We descended the East Ridge, then went up the West Ridge of The Double. There was a strange circle on the hillside north of The Double, so we took the North Slope down to check it out, then made our way across the desert gullies to the base of Coyote Skull Peak, which we gained via the East Ridge. We descended the same way and made our way back to the dirt road to complete the loop. Weather held up pretty well until our descent of Coyote Skull Peak, where we finally had to deal with some pretty strong wind gusts. No rain until we were in the car driving back to the city.

Obstacles

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Key gear

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