Peaks

 

10

 

 

Pursuers

 

226

 

 

Finishers

 

20

 

 

The best of the best, that's the Las Vegas "Local 10" Peak Challenge. All 10 of these peaks are very popular with LV locals. 8 of the 10 have trails to their summits. The only 2 peaks without trails to the top are Bridge Mountain and Calico Tanks Peak -- both local mega-favorites. If you're just getting into this or don't know the routes, head out with one of the very active local hiking groups. Created by peakery member Kevin Humes.

 

Highest peak

Charleston Peak

11,916 ft / 3,631 m

Most prominent peak

Charleston Peak

8,241 ft / 2,511 m

Most climbed peak

Charleston Peak

483 climbs

Most difficult peak

Cathedral Rock

Class 1

Difficulty breakdown

Class 1/2 4 peaks

Class 3/4 3 peaks

Top climbing months

June   12%

July   10%

August   8%

Highlights
"Nice to finally tick this one off. Meandered through Sandstone Quarry with Lisa and scouted a few sport climbs. We rejoined the normal trail after some minor bushwacking and stayed on course until the descent. While coming down stick to the left and you'll see a cairn marking a fun class 3 drainage area that is more direct than the marked trail. " — MikeERodriguez • Feb 17, 2026
"First time ascending Linden Canyon with H&SLV. The canyon is labeled class 4 by some but I would give it a strong 3 rating. It is steep and exposed but the hand & foot holds are plentiful which is the defining factor for me. We descended Stewart Canyon, also a first for me. Overall a very pleasant route with lots of good rock, & of course the views! Thanks to Kelly & Liza of H&SLV for the photos!" — DudeAlmighty • Jan 9, 2026
"4th annual full moon / sunrise hike with the 52 Peak Club. Unfortunately both were no-shows due to the clouds. Still, always a fun group hike with the lights of the Las Vegas Valley and the dawn over Henderson & Lake Mead." — DudeAlmighty • Jan 3, 2026
"12.28.25~Arden to Black Mtn Traverse (1st for me) 8.25 miles, 2,400’gain in 3:28hrs. Cold with wind chill. I consumed 24 oz water and no food. Some hikers are now leaving human waste and tp on the Black Mtn summit. Gross. Maybe they need to practice portion control at each meal. " — paula.raimondi • Dec 28, 2025
"Bootleg canyon, hit three peaks from the top parking lot. I wasn't sure about River Mountain but it was an easy trail that covers miles very quickly. Beautiful views all around, and the road to get to the trailheads are well maintained. " — MikeERodriguez • Nov 29, 2025