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2 summits • 6.7 mi • 2,955 ft gain • 6 hr 21 min
1 summit • 5.3 mi • 2,611 ft gain • 6 hr 17 min
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"Due to Mt. Charleston (Spring Mountain National Recreational Area) being closed because of the extensive damage done by Hurricane Hilary, we had to come up with a hike that would be in cooler temps. So, La Madre Wilderness it was. We hiked in 70 degree temps for most of the hike, peaking out in the low to mid 80's by the end of the hike. Not bad! The road to the trailhead has been severely washed out 1 mile from the trailhead. I drove the route 2 days before the hike and discovered this. Well, after about an hour with a shovel, I was able to fill in the wash enough and cut the banks of the wash enough to pass through it. Definitely HIGH clearance needed.....and 4WD....and short wheel base....and steep approach angle designed vehicle....otherwise you are going to be pushing gravel and rocks with the front of your vehicle. Or, just hike the last 1 miles (2 miles return). The last 3/4 of a mile on the descent could be done better. We should have been on the ridge line to east of us. It didn't cost us any additional distance the was we went, just a little elevation gain to get back to the trailhead. It was a great route that worked for us. Have fun and enjoy the spectacular views if yo..." — Heartattackbruce • Aug 27, 2023
"3.31.2022~ La Madre, El Padre & Burnt Peak CW Loop w/Frances. 6 miles, 3,000’ gain, 5:35 hrs. We have been trying to plan La Madre together and finally linked schedules. I’ve been obsessed with this ridge as of late so a repeat visit was welcome, ESPECIALLY since she had her Jeep to get us to the trailhead. The views of The Spring Mountains both Red Rock and Charleston are special. Cloud Cover kept temps nice. My bad ankle flopped so we skipped El Bastardo and descended from Burnt Peak since it was aching and it made me lose motivation. I plan to go back anyway for more recon and a proper traverse putting all the pieces together. From above, I was able to scope out a possible ascent from Upper White Rock Lot to El Bastardo direct. There is cliff banding but looks to have weaknesses. Great Day! Thanks Frances!" — paula.raimondi • Mar 31, 2022
"Harlan took us on a great route to La Madre from the north. The roads we drove up definitely required high clearance. The route essentially followed a steep ridge up to the summit of La Madre, then we traversed over to El Padre and Burnt Peak before taking a different (steep & loose) ridge down. Couldn't ask for better weather." — Kevin • Nov 11, 2017