Peaks

 

10

 

 

Pursuers

 

153

 

 

Finishers

 

12

 

 

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 summited peak

Charleston Peak

326 summits

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%

May   9%

Highlights
"Early morning start by headlamp, then daylight by the first saddle and sunrise over Lake Mead at the top. Great views of both Lake Mead and Las Vegas. My GPS tracked 4.06 miles RT in 3:32 with plenty of time at the top for a snack and photos. " — suebeauchamp • Jan 13, 2021
"1st time checking out the River Mountain Trail out of Boulder City. That view from the top ... imo is better than Hummel Peak, Frenchman and many others. Incredible 360 view of Lake Mead, Boulder City, Henderson, The Strip, Mt. Charleston & Red Rock Canyon. Took a detour scramble down to the rock formations overlooking the trail (SE of summit) to observe a family of Bighorns (see photo). Ran down the switchbacks on the decent ;) 2 Hours 6 Miles 1,200 Ft. El." — DudeAlmighty • Dec 29, 2020
"After speaking with Paula, I found out that the second trail to Black Mountain had been completed (probably a long time ago, but I never knew). Amber loves Black Mountain, so we decided to give this new trail a go. It is very similar in difficulty to the original trail, but is a little difficult to follow in places. It would make a nice loop to go up one and down the other. Weather was cold and windy on the way up, but otherwise enjoyable." — Kevin • Dec 18, 2020
"12-4-2020~Solo Calico Hills, 6 peak, South/North Traverse, PR of 4:05hrs. 7 miles, 2,800’ gain. Gave a stronger effort shaving :44min off my November 17, 2020 time. This route has Relentless scrambling and route finding with an abundance of class 3-4+ climbing. I consumed 1.5 liters of water, 12-5-2020~Solo Calico Hills, 6 peak, South/North Traverse, PR of 4:05hrs. 7 miles, 2,800’ gain. Gave a stronger effort shaving :44min off my November 17, 2020 time. This route has Relentless scrambling and route finding with an abundance of class 3-4+ climbing. I consumed 1.5 liters of water, one toasted marshmallow gel and 2 small slices of cauliflower crust pizza I crammed into my face while moving. Beautiful day. https://youtu.be/BFAIBeEONsM https://youtu.be/ZdI6BthKBO0" — paula.raimondi • Dec 4, 2020
"Took the West Gully route up Lone Mountain for a quick afternoon hike. Ran into Corey, Sheila & Jimmy right after we left the summit, so we went back up with them. Hiked back down the main trail with Corey & ran into Rich too! Super cold & windy at the top. " — Kevin • Dec 2, 2020