Buddha's Rest

"We decided to check an alternate trail on the way down. The trail was easy to follow, went by caves and great scenery, but is little-used; we cut down from that WNW-trending trail to the road. The Clark County records show this is still BSA land, and I don't recommend this way because of the potential trespassing (even though there are no signs, and the BSA have erected signs and built trails on USFS and BLM land). The only totally non-trespass way to reach North Potosi, is on the ridge to the ENE of the summit; and that route requires a legal (but gymnastic) drop through a near-highway fence (see my other TRs)." — hwstock • Nov 5, 2023

"This a good shoulder-season trip, as one starts in the shade before 8AM. I dont post here much, except to say what not to do! The way I took up "The Fortress" (named by BSA long ago, here called "Cottonwood Overlook"), Meditation Point, North Potosi (here called "Buddha's Rest") started with some totally unnecessary breaking through a cliff band. I explored some shelters (shallow caves) that I had seen for years. It rained about half the day, just light sprinkles, but the weather put a slight damper on my explorations." — hwstock • Sep 10, 2023

"The southern route shown here is the only LEGAL access I know to North Potosi ("Buddha's Rest"). Meditation Point is on private land. Much has changed since I went in 2018; there a fence along rte 160, designed to keep people from dumping. There are legal points to drop through that fence; the catch is that you have to drop and climb out over a 6' concrete wall." — hwstock • Sep 28, 2021

"3.31.2021~4 Peaks, 6.5 miles, 3,000’ gain in 4:13hrs. Cottonwood Overlook, Meditation Point, Namaste Hill & North Potosi Mtn (aka Buddha’s Rest). I started from Potosi Canyon Rd/Old Spanish trail off SteRt 160. I took the Highline Trail to Cottonwood OvLk & the main ridge. From there it was rough going with agave, cactus landlines and sharp thick brush and pines. The wind was frigid cold. Views were grand. I loved this trek. I’ve driven by this area countless times and never knew these enchanting trails, on the North end of Potosi Mtn., existed. Great day." — paula.raimondi • Mar 31, 2021

"This report actually shows 2 trips, before and after my shoulder surgery (dislocation). Mainly I want to document a route you SHOULD NOT take down, partly because it is so brushy, and part because the entry is now closed to motor vehicles." — hwstock • Apr 24, 2018

"Took the NE Ridge all the way up with members of the Las Vegas Mountaineers Club. We descended the East Gully. Lots of loose, steep crap on the way down, but the hike wasn't terribly difficult. " — Kevin • Nov 6, 2016