Distance

1.9 mi to summit

7.1 mi total

Elevation

6,784 ft start

8,066 ft max

Vertical

1,492 ft gain

Time

1 hr 58 min to summit

4 hr 7 min total

In Bulllhead City for Thanksgiving with family and had to get away for a respite and some trees. $10 entry fee at this park, then you drive around a bunch of cabins. Very groomed area. The trail has some gain, but is again, very groomed, with benches along the way. Keeps you from feeling like too much of a badass. ha. But once you turn off the main loop and head for the peak, things get a little more wild. Trail is still great until the last stretch up to the peak. Lots of scrambling, and we went the wrong way at first and hit a dead end of boulders. One of my dogs took a leap up onto a boulder then couldn't get back down on his own. I finally got up there part way and was able to convince him to slide down to me. Here's to a trusting bond!

Got back from that misdirection, and headed up the correct way. Again, a lot of scrambling, but more obvious trail. Once at the top... so worth it! Huge area almost like a meadow oasis. Just beautiful area to have a picnic. We got a decent peak pick right before the clouds rolled over the view.

It was a much colder hike back out. 45F when we got back to our car. Overall lovely hike! I would do this one again.

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