"For years I passed this summit along Highway 395 at Fossil Falls. Often times I contemplated climbing it, but since it is in the desert, it is always too hot to attempt a climb, plus it didn't ever fit into my schedule. Since this is essentially pass through country, it wasn't really convenient to stop there as well. However, this time around I had a change of plans, which left Red Hill to me in the late afternoon. Although it was still about 100 degrees at about 4PM, I was extra motivated to get to the top. I parked on the east side of the peak off the road that leads to the Little Lake Overlook. Before reaching the overlook, I parked in a wide turnout area about a half mile from the peak. I set off on foot, while looking for any signs of a use trail. I didn't find any, so I went for it up the slope. It was slow going, but the views were amazing whenever I stopped to catch my breath. It took about an hour to power my way up the slope to reach the ridgeline and the quick scamper to the summit. Once on the top, I could clearly see that there is an easier way to the top by following the ridge on the west side. The west side is also on more firm ground. Although it was a ..." — MikeTeeples • Jul 29, 2021