2.9 mi to summit
6.6 mi total
7,511 ft start
10,704 ft max
3,675 ft gain
3 hr 40 min to summit
8 hr 0 min total
LVMC trip with 8 folks. I've taken the north canyon (L) route to McFarland at least 10x, and this was my 4th time coming down the N McF ridge. My main aim is to report on road conditions. My current preferred route is from the fenced ATV parking. The original HikingLasVegas road (reportedly) has a deep washout (which can be circumvented by taking a connector from Mud Springs Road.).
us95 , 36.5233996, -115.5475691
Fenced Parking, 36.4210964, -115.7307138
go-L-(SE), 36.3905688,-115.7184508
go-R-(South), 36.3844792, -115.7165411
go-R-(SW), 36.3950012, -115.718365
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MudSpringsRoad, 36.4558566, -115.6826604
mudSprConnector, 36.4185275, -115.7052338
McFarConnector, 36.4292791, -115.6879175
hwstock
I don't dare edit this, as Peakery will then randomize the photos. If you have questions on specific road conditions, ask me. Both alternatives in are definitely 4x4, at least 8.5" clearance. The preferred road is popular with ATVs, and is highly banked in places. In parts, there are washout gullies in the middle, and the vehicle will either need to straddle them or go on one side. FWIW, I have done these peaks starting at Cold Creek, along with Bonanza and Gunsmoke.