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25 summits • 6.0 mi • 1,845 ft gain • 5 hr 23 min
12 summits • 6.4 mi • 2,289 ft gain • 4 hr 28 min
10 summits • 5.3 mi • 2,153 ft gain • 5 hr 39 min
4 summits • 4.8 mi • 2,105 ft gain • 3 hr 44 min
1 summit • 10.3 mi • 2,337 ft gain • 6 hr 27 min
1 summit • 7.5 mi • 2,673 ft gain • 4 hr 26 min
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"The south ridge of Cockscomb has different challenges than the more common routes. (I rarely contribute here, but I am trying to be helpful!) I went the reverse of normal; the normal is clockwise,and the route-finding looks very different. I went north up the south ridge, down the SE side. I've likely been up cockscomb at least 15x since 2003." — hwstock • Aug 26, 2022
"Jumping for Joy at 11,529’ above the sea! 9.3.2021~Mummy Mtn, Mannequin, Cockscomb & Fletcher, Spring Mountains, NV. 11.5 mile, 5,300’ gain, 6:41 hr CCW loop with a visit to Raintree (a 3000+ year old Bristlecone Pine) & Mummy Springs. I started up from Deer Creek Picnic area for the most direct East route to Mummy, climbing 3,200’ to the summit in 2:05 hrs. I hurled myself swiftly down the west side scree slope for an up and over extravaganza. I headed to Cockscomb Peak for my 1st go at the hardest ascent route to that peak. It was scary exposed ledges with loose rock and a class 3 climb on solid rock to avoid them. The return route was confusing, dangerous & creepy. The rest of the day was scampering trails to Fletcher, Raintree & Mummy Springs. I blazed down steep slopes to the finish. I consumed 90 oz’s of water, 200 cals of powder in my bottle, 3 double stuffed oreos, 3 cracker & a homemade gluten free meatball sammie. The temps are chilly now & the beginning stage of the aspens changing colors was lovely. I felt strong and free and made quick work of this activity. My Altra Timps served me well today." — paula.raimondi • Sep 3, 2021
"Cockscomb Peak via Stanley B Springs. 4.5 miles, 2,500’ gain. I spent the night at Hilltop Campground after my Bristlecone loop run yesterday. I Needed to get off the grid. Winds Blew my car around all night and I thought it would fly off a cliff! Beautiful night. I saw the waxing half moon set and the stars & Milky Way take over the dark sky. Sunrise was sublime too. I didn’t sleep well so I thought I’d revisit this route and peak instead of something bigger like I had planned. I went off memory and did pretty well. There were some cairns to follow and a use trail. I clung to trees near the summit as 50 mph gusts tossed me like a rag dog. I would bear hug the tree, wait out the gust, bolt to the next tree, then repeat. Was stressful. The first gust almost blew me off the mountain when I was on a steep scree section without a tree to hug! The trail was stunning and alive with flowers and trickling water. It smelled of Ponderosa Bark Butterscotch. " — paula.raimondi • Aug 18, 2021
"This one was not a high priority for me, but I finally decided to head up there. Went from Stanley B Springs. Compared to last week's avalanche debris fest, this seemed easy & pleasant. Saw Fletcher Jr across the way & headed over there as well. Distance & elevation gain is for both peaks." — StudioHoodoo • Aug 26, 2018
"Harlan Stockman let me tag along on his workout and I bagged my 115th Peak! Cockscomb Peak and some of the ridge! Completing the Kyle Canyon Summit Series! I’ve never done this one before because it looks just awful and I had no clue how to get up there! The route he showed me was reasonable and so pretty! We went up a beautiful lush canyon with a creek to a steep hillside then up to the ridge & peak. The steep slopes of soft scree below the ridge made for a fun fast scree ski descent! We went down an old mining areas called Stanley B Springs. Thanks Harlan! 5.2 miles, 2,600’ gain to 9,692’ above the sea." — paula.raimondi • May 11, 2018
"Hiked up Trail Canyon to the saddle, then traversed the ridge for a while before dropping down to the east side. Followed the cairns to a spot where we were able to regain the ridge and hit the summit. We followed a route along the ridge (mostly) headed south. We passed through a big arch along the ridge and a couple people went up to the southern point, which has a lot of exposure. We passed another huge arch on the way back down the steep slope. Don't take a large group down this way - the potential for rockfall is bad." — Kevin • Apr 28, 2018
"I led a group up to Cockscomb Peak via Fletcher Canyon. Hiked up the scenic canyon, then ascended a steep hill to join up with the Stanley B Springs route. We descended SBS & hiked the road back to the start of Fletcher Canyon." — Kevin • Sep 22, 2013
"Took a new route up to this peak. We followed Stanley B. Springs up to the summit of Cockscomb. This route was VERY scenic! There was flowing water, a couple mines (sealed off) and lots of beautiful flowers. This is a MUCH better route than the standard route up Trail Canyon." — Kevin • May 23, 2013
"Lead a hike up to the peak with 7 other hikers in tow. We heard quite a bit of thunder after we left the peak so we scrambled our way down to the Trail Canyon trail. Needless to say by the time we got back to the trail we were just about soaked." — christopher.begnoche • Aug 12, 2012