MR = Mountaineering Route / Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Big Falls - 2 - The most spectacular waterfall in Mt. Charleston.

Bonanza Peak - 3- Great hike to a seldom visited peak. 

Bristlecone Trail - 1- Best done in the fall when the leaves are changing.

Cathedral Rock - 3 - One of the most popular hikes in Mt. Charleston. Great views from the top.

Cathedral Rock to South Loop Trail - 4- Cathedral Rock Trail to South Loop Trail

Cockscomb Peak - 3 Great views of the entire Mt. Charleston area

Charleston Pk - 5 - The highest peak in southern Nevada. North Loop Trail.

Charleston Pk - 5 - The highest peak in southern Nevada. South Loop Trail.

Charleston Pk via Big Falls - 5- This is the route up through Big Falls. MR

Charleston Pk via Carpenter Canyon - 5- The route to the peak. Tons of water MR

Charleston Peak via East Face - 5 - The shortest route to the peak. MR

Charleston Peak via North Ridge - 5 - One of the most scenic routes to Charleston Peak. MR

Charleston Peak via Ski Lee - 4 The shortest route to Mt. Charleston MR

Desert Overlook - 1 - A good hike for beginners or children.

Echo Cliff - 3 - Great views of the South Loop Trail from the cliffs. MR

Echo Loop - 1- Easy loop hike for beginners.

Fletcher Canyon - 1 - Classic mountain hike. Year round water

Fletcher Peak - 3- Some of the best views in Mt. Charleston. MR

Griffith Peak via S Loop - 3 - Griffith Peak offers one of the best views in Mt. Charleston

Griffith Peak - 3 - Cross country hike to the third highest peak in southern Nevada. MR

Griffith Peak - 3- The trail from Harris Springs. Most scenic route.

158 - 2 - A pleasant hike through the forest.

Little Falls - 1 - Easy trek through the forest to a seasonal waterfall.

Mack's Peak - 3- Tough, but short route to a seldom climbed peak. MR

Mack's Peak North Summit - 4 - One of the best moderate hikes in Charleston! MR

Mack's Peak Traverse - 4- The best mountaineering route in Mt. Charleston

Mary Jane Falls - 2 - The most popular hike in Mt. Charleston.

Mary Jane Falls Overlook - 2 - Quick hike to a great overlook of MJF.

McFarland - 5 - Classic route to a seldom climbed peak. Southern approach.
McFarland - 5 - The best route to McFarland. Avoids the Bonanza Trail. MR

Mummy's Chin - 5 - Very seldom climbed peak. Overlooks ski area. MR

Mummy's Forehead - 4 Route to a seldom climbed peak overlooking the ski area. MR

Mummy's Head to Toe - 5 One of the toughest hikes in Mt. Charleston. The route goes to Mummy's Chin, Tummy, and Toe. MR

Mummy Mountain - 5 - Classic route to the second highest peak in southern NV. MR

Mummy Mountain -4- The easiest way to Mummy Mountain. Mostly trail.

Mummy's Nose - 4- One of the best hikes in Mt. Charleston. MR

Mummy's Nose-North Ridge -4 -Great ridge route in Mt. Charleston MR

Mummy South Ridge - 4- Fun hike with lots of Class 4 climbing. MR

Mummy The Hard Way -5- Over 4,500 feet elevation gain! MR

Mummy The Hard Way from Trail Canyon - 4 - Shorter than the orginal route and no car shuttle

Mummy's Toe - 4 - Great views of Kyle Canyon. Few have climbed to this peak. MR

Mummy's Toe Southern Route - 4 -Wild route up the cliffs to to the Toe! MR

Old South Loop Trail - 2- Shorter and more scenic than the regular South Loop Trail.

Raintree - 2- Hike travels to a 3,000 year old Bristlecone pine.

Ridge Route - 2 - Test your navigational skills on this route.

Robber's Roost - 1- Easy hike to cave where Mexican bandits hide out.

Sisters North and South - 4 - Route travels to both peaks. MR

Ski Lee Peak - 5- One of the best and most scenic routes in Mt. Charleston. MR

South Sister - 3- Great beginning mountaineer's route. MR

Stanley B. Springs -1 - Springs, mines, and caves!!!

Trail Canyon - 2 - Great trail hike with plenty of options.

Trail Canyon Climbing Wall and Overlook - 1- Short hike to one of the toughest climbing walls in Nevada.

Trail Canyon Overlook - 2-Family hike. Fantastic views Cockscomb Ridge and caves.

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Arnight Trail - 1 - Prettiest when the desert is in bloom (April - May.)

Blue Diamond Canyon # Two - 2 -Hike up a deep canyon on Blue Diamond Hill

Black Velvet Pk - 5- One of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon.

Boot Boulder - 2- Boulder high up on a ridge in Willow Springs.

Bridge Mountain - 4- Considered by many to be the best hike in Red Rock Canyon.

Bridge Mountain Benchmark -5 the route travels to the topo map location for Bridge Mountain, which is north of Bridge Point.

Bridge Mountain via North Peak Wash - 4- Awesome route to Bridge.

Bridge Mtn. via Pine Creek - 5- The best route to Bridge.

Bridge Point - 5 - A local favorite. Sits to the east of Bridge Mountain.

Bridge Point Northern Ascent - 5- Awesome route along a wild looking ledge and unbelievable climb on the summit ridge. 

Bridge Point Slot Traverse - 3 Great loop hike that travels through an amazing slot

Bridge Vista - 5- Fun scrambling route to a summit with awesome views.

Britt's Loop -2- One of the best, short scrambling hikes in Red Rock.

Burlap Buttress East Gully - 4- Wild route to a seldom climbed peak in south Red Rock.

Burlap Buttress Canyon Route - 4- Best route to the summit.

Cactus Flower Tower - 4 Peak just north of Mt. Wilson, puts up a real fight!

Calico Hills I Peak - 2 - Short scrambling route to a high point in Calico Hills

Calico Hills I Scramble - 2- Quick scramble up Calico Hills

Calico Hills II Overlook - 2 -Hike overlooks Calico Hills and Sandstone Quarry

Calico Hills II Scramble - 3- If you are looking for a short scrambling hike, this is it!

Calico Loop - 2 - One of the best level 2 hikes in Red Rock Canyon.

Calico Tank - 2 - The hike leads to a huge water-filled tank hidden high in Calico Hills.

Calico Tanks -2 - The hikes goes to three tanks high up in Calico Hills.

Calico Tank Peak - 2 - Fun scramble route.

Calico Tank and Peak East Face Route - 2- One of the best short scrambling routes in Red Rock!

Calico Tank Peak Red and White route - 2- Another great route to Calico Tank Peak.

Calico Traverse - 2 - Fun scrambling route that starts at Red Springs... No Scenic Loop

Cave Canyon - 2- Hike to one of the largest caves in southern Nevada.

Crabby Appleton Peak - 2- Easy hike to a peak between Juniper and Magic Mtn

Crabby Appleton Peak - 3- Fun scrambling route through Pine Creek to the summit.

Dale's Trail - 1 - Another easy BLM trail that is best done when the desert is in bloom.

Dead Horse Point - 5- Very intense route up an challenging gully on Mt. Wilson to a summit that puts up a fight!

Decision Peak - 4 - Intense scrambling route to a peak at the back of First Creek Canyon.

Doyle's Loop - 2 Fun hike around the NW part of Calico Hills.

East Pk - 3 - This short, but challenging hike is loaded with class III scrambling.

East Monument Pk -4- Thrilling hike to one of the least climbed peaks in RR.

Fern Canyon - 1 - Magnificent canyon hike with year-round water in the pools.

First Creek Overlook Peak - 2- One of the best, easy hikes in Red Rock. Fantastic views!

First Creek Pk - 4- Tough peak with great views of First Creek Canyon. 

First Creek Waterfall - 1- Take the family to see a seasonal waterfall in the desert.

Global Peak - 4 -Great route to in a seldom hiked canyon.

Goodman Peak -3- Fun scrambling hike similar to Juniper Peak, only more climbing.

Graffiti Canyon Overlook - 2- Easy hike to a great overlook of Graffiti Canyon.

Graffiti Peak - 4- One of the best scrambling routes in Red Rock.

Gray Cap Peak - 3- Scramble through Gateway Canyon to a seldom climbed peak.

Gray Cap Peak- 2- Via the Twin Tanks route, one of the best in Calico Basin.

Gunsight Notch Pk - 4 - Great views of Juniper Canyon and Rainbow Wall.

Gunsight Notch Pk - 4 - Route travels through Juniper Canyon and through the Notch.

Gunsight Notch Pk - 4 - Route travels up the ridge to the summit.

Hidden Pk - 5 - Another awesome peak in Black Velvet Canyon.

Holiday Pk - 4- Route follows Bridge Point Slot Traverse before heading to the summit.

Ice Box Canyon - 2 - Hike to the best SEASONAL waterfall in Red Rock.

Ice Box Climb Out - 5- Route enters and then climbs out of Ice Box Canyon!

Ice Box Canyon Overlook - 3- Hike goes deep into Ice Box Canyon.

Ice Box Peak - 5 - One of the toughest peak in Red Rock.

Indecision Peak - 5- Straight up assault on a seldom climbed peak.

Juniper Peak - 3 - One of the top five hikes in Red Rock Canyon.

Juniper Peak from the backside - 3 - A local favorite.

Juniper Peak via Shark Boulder - 3- Excellent route through Pine Creek with a stop onto Shark Boulder before reaching Juniper Peak.

Keystone Thrust - 1- Easiest and shortest hike to the famous Keystone Thrust fault line.

Kraft Mountain Backside: 1 - Fun scrambling route up to Kraft Mtn.

Kraft Mountain Loop - 2- Scenic loop hike near Calico Basin.

Kraft Mountain Up and Over - 2 - Short hike to the summit of Kraft Mountain with a wild descent into Gateway Canyon

Kraft Mountain Up and Across - 2 Short hike to the summit and across to the north end. Great views!

Las Vegas Overlook - 2- Great view of Las Vegas from the top.

Little Red Rock - 1 - This is more of a destination than a hike.

Lost Creek Cave - 2 - Quick scrambling route. Great photo opportunity at the cave.

Lost Creek Overlook and Upper Waterfalls - 2 - Fun hike to the upper waterfalls in Lost Creek Canyon.

Lost Creek Higher Overlook - 3- One of the best short hikes in Red Rock.

Lost Creek Peak via Graffiti Circ - 5- One of the best ridge routes in Red Rock.

Lost Creek to North Peak - 4- An intense rock scrambling route through Lost Creek Canyon.

Magic Mountain - 3 - Great winter hike with awesome views.

Mescalito Pk - 5 - This is a tough peak with lots of class 3 scrambling. A local favorite.

Mescalito Pk - 5- Northern route. Intense Class 3 route.

Mescalito Descent Shortcut - 3 - A incredibly quick descent route off the south side of Mescalito.

West and Center Monument - 4 - An easier route to West Monument and a bonus route to Center Monument. 

Monument Arch - 3- An arch larger than the arch on Bridge Mountain.

Monument Pk - 5- One of the toughest peaks in Red Rock. Large tank lies near the peak.

Mt. Wilson - 5 - The toughest and highest peak in Red Rock Canyon. 

Mt. Wilson via Cleaver Crack - 5- The ultimate and quickest way to Mt. Wilson.

Mt. Wilson Shortcut - 5- Shortcut up First Creek Canyon that climbs the Hidden Bowl.

Mt. Wilson via South Wall - 5 The route travels along the south wall of First Creek Canyon to the Hidden Bowl.

Mt. Wilson via Oak Creek -5 Tough route with lots of challenging dry falls in Oak Creek. 

Mt. Wilson South Summit - 5 -Highest point on the southern end of Mt. Wilson

Mud Springs Lower Overlook - 3- Great views from a seldom climbed overlook.

Mud Springs Overlook - 3 - Wild route with lots of climbing in a seldom hiked canyon.

Mud Springs Waterfalls and Pools - 2-Hike to the best waterfall in Red Rock Canyon.

North Pk - 3 - Highest unofficial point in Red Rock Canyon. Mostly path.

North Pk - 3 - Highest unofficial point in Red Rock Canyon. Mostly path.

North Peak from Willow Springs - 5 - One of the most challenging hikes in Red Rock. 

Oak Creek - 2- Classic bouldering route through a fantastic canyon.

Oak Creek from SR 159 - 1- An easy hike through the desert into Oak Creek Canyon.

Oak Peak - 3 - One of the best moderate hikes in Red Rock!

Oak Creek Overlook - 3 - Wild route to an Overlook on the south side of Oak Creek.

Painted Bowl - 3 - Scenic hike through Oak Creek Canyon to the Bowl high up on the south wall of the canyon

Pine Creek - 1 - Great beginner's bouldering route that ends at a pool.

Pine Creek Overlook - 2 - Hike travels to one of the most scenic overlooks in Red Rock.

Pine Creek Southern Overlook - 3 - Great scrambling route to a cool overlook.

Pine Creek Peak - 4- One of the best hikes in Red Rock.

Rainbow Peak - 5 - One of the toughest peaks in Red Rock.

Rainbow Wall - 5 - Stand at the top of a 1,200 foot wall!

Rainbow Wall - 4 - Shortest route to Rainbow Wall via Hidden Canyon.

Rainbow Peak without the Ledges - 5 The best route in Red Rock.

Rainbow Wall (Bottom) 3 or 4 - Get a real appreciation of Rainbow Wall. 

Rocky Gap Boulder - 2 - Wild boulder overlooking Willow Springs.

Sandstone Mtn. - 4- The least climbed peak in Red Rock.

Sandstone Overlook - 2 Beginning scrambling route with great views from the Overlook.

Sandstone Quarry Loop - 1 - Easy desert hike.

Terrace Canyon - 3 - Great bouldering route through one of the prettiest canyons in Red Rock.

Terrace Canyon Peak - 4 Challenging route to a peak high above Terrace Canyon

The Park - 2 - Hidden high in the sandstone is an area that looks like a park.

South Summit via First Creek - Hike to the high point on the southern end of Mt. Wilson.

Tunnel Vision - 3 - Short, but intense scramble to a sub-peak on White Rock Hills Peak

Turtlehead Pk (route) - 4 - One of the few limestone peaks in Red Rock Canyon.

Turtlehead Pk (trail) -3- One of the few Limestone peaks in Red Rock Canyon.

Turtlehead Pk via Gateway Canyon - 4 - Challenging and exciting route to Turtlehead.

Turtlehead Jr. - 2- The best short scrambling route in Red Rock.

Turtlehead Jr North Ledge Rt - 2- Good winter hike with no scenic loop to drive!

Twin Tanks-2- One of the most scenic scrambles in Red Rock.

Upper Calico Tanks - 2 - Short scramble to three tanks in Calico Hills.

Walk Up Wall - 4 - The views rival Rainbow Wall. Lots of climbing to reach the summit 

Whiskey Pk - 3 - Great views of Black Velvet Canyon and the 2,000 foot Black Velvet wall.

White Pinnacle Peak - 4- Wild route to a pinnacle on the face of Mt. Wilson

White Pinnacle Peak via First Creek - 4 - avoids class 4 sections.

White Rock Hills Peak -4- An illusive peak just became easier to conquer.

White Rock Hills Peak - 3 - The original southern route.

White Rock Hills Peak - 3 SE Gully Route

White Rock Hills Loop - 2 - BLM Trails circle the massive White Rock Hills Mountain.

White Rock Springs Pk - 3- Great short scrambling route in Red Rock Canyon.

Wild Ledge Overlook - 3 - Wild and exposed ledge with a great overlook into Pine Creek.

Willow Springs Overlook - 4 -Awesome overlook of Willow Springs and Ice Box Canyon.

Windy Peak - 3 - Another great hike to a peak in south Red Rock. 

Windy Peak East Face Route - 3- Great scrambling route to the summit.

Yoga Peak - 4 - Great route through Big Horn Sheep Canyon

 

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Anniversary Narrows - 1 or 3 - The Narrows is something that you must see.

Anniversary Narrows Peak 3 - The best hike in the Lake Mead Area

Arizona Hot Springs - 2 - Relax in the hot springs. A very popular hike.

Black Mountain - 2 -Trail hike to one of the best views of any summit in southern NV!

Bonelli Peak - 3- One of the best views of any summit in southern Nevada

Bowl of Fire -3- Great hike to the Red Rock Canyon of Lake Mead.

Boy Scout Hot Springs - 3 -The route also travels to the Colorado River.

Callville Bay - 1 - Easy hike around the bay.

Cleopatra Wash - 2 Hike to Cleopatra Cove. Route includes the class 2 work-around.

Dry Falls Loop and Peak -2 - Great vistas of Lake Mead, an airy climb to the peak, and a great descent route make this one of the best hikes around Lake Mead!

East Bowl of Fire Loop - 2 - Short, hike through the North Bowl of Fire.

Fortress Butte - 2- Short hike to a butte near AZ hot springs.

Fortification Hill - 2 - The best view of Lake Mead, Las Vegas, and Spring Mountains.

Fortification Hill - 3 - One of the best hikes around Lake Mead. 

Frenchman Mtn. - 3 - Great view from the peak. It's a classic.

Frenchman Mtn.- 2- Walk the road to the peak.

Frenchman NE Gully - 2 - Best route on the mountain.

Gold Strike Hot Springs - 3 - Relax in the hot springs.

Hamblin Mtn. - 3 - Vistas of Pinto Valley, Lake Mead, and the Bowl of Fire.

Historic Railroad Tunnels - 1- The trail follows an old railroad track.

Lava Butte - 2 - Great views of Lake Mead.

Liberty Bell Arch - 2 - A must do hike. Thousands of years of wind have formed an arch through the conglomerate rock. If that isn’t enough, the lunch spot overlooks the Colorado River.

Lone Palm - 2 - Easy hike to the Colorado River. There's a nice waterfall at the river.

Mouse's Tank - 1- Very easy hike at Valley of Fire.

Muddy High Point - 3- Highest peak in the Muddy Mountains. Great view from the summit.

Muddy Peak - 4- (Southern route) Best peak to bag around Lake Mead.

Mt. Wilson in AZ - 3 - Seldom climbed peak with fantastic views of Lake Mead.

North Bowl of Fire Loop - 3 - In the barren desert sits the brilliant red Bowl of Fire.

Northshore Pk and Knife-Edge Ridge - 3 - Scramble with a pseudo knife-edge ridge.

Northshore Summit - 1 - A short hike the whole family can enjoy.

Pyramid Peak - 3 -  Great views of Lake Mead, Pinto Valley, and Booth Pinnacle.

Red/Black Mountain - 2- Good family hike with great views of Las Vegas and Lake Mead.

Rainbow Gardens - 2 - A local favorite. See the diversity of colors around Lake Mead.

Redstone Peaks - 3- One of the best hikes around Lake Mead. There are several options: You can do all four peaks or just one of the peaks.

Redstone Trail - 1 - Very easy beginner's hike.

South Bowl of Fire - 2 - Beginner's hike in the colorful Bowl of Fire.

MR = Mountaineering Route / Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Boundary Pk - 5 The highest peak in Nevada. MR

Castle Peak VABM NV- 2 - . Highpoint in the Highland Range.

China Date Ranch Overlook Loop - 2- Great hike by the date ranch.

Damsel Pk - 3 - Quick hike with a great view of Red Rock Canyon.

Dove BM (Benchmark) - 2 - Dramatic looking pinnacle near Stateline.

Eagle Mountain - 3 - One of the better desert peaks.

Gass Pk -3 - The views of Las Vegas from the peak are some of the best. 

Hart Peak - 2 - Stunning looking peak near Searchlight, NV

Hayford Pk - 5- Highest point in the Sheep Mountain Range. MR

Ireteba Pk - 2 - Ridge hike to a highpoint overlooking the Colorado River

La Madre Pk - 4- Great views of Red Rock Canyon and Las Vegas! MR

La Madre Pk - 3 - Northern route. Goes past the La Madre scar. MR

Lone Mtn. (trail) - 1 - Easy hike to a summit with good views of Las Vegas.

Lone Mtn. (route) - 2 - Easy scrambling route with good views of Las Vegas.

Moapa Pk - 5 - A classic with a real knife-edge ridge. MR 

Mopah and Umpah Points - 4- Some of the best desert peaks in the southwest! MR

Oak Creek Canyon/Lonesome Wash Loop - 2 - Loop hike near Nelson, NV. There are owls in Lonesome Wash

Pinnacle 2 - Castle Peak, CA- 2 - Wild route and sister peak to Dove BM (see above). You can easily do both peaks in a day.

Spirit Mountain - 3 - Classic peak near Laughlin, NV

Steep Peak - 2 - A good hike to see what kind of shape you are in. MR

Summerlin Pk - 3 - Great views of Summerlin and Vegas, plus a cool ridgeline traverse.

Summerlin Pk East Ridge - 3 - Impossible looking route up the ridge.

Sunset Loop - 1 - Quick fitness hike in the SW part of Las Vegas.

Tecopa Hike and Hot Springs - 1 - Fun outing for the entire family

Virgin Peak - 3- Highpoint in the Virgin Mountains

Virlis Fisher Arch - 2 - Easy hike to an arch near Nelson, NV

Window and Thimble Peaks - 2 -Two interesting peaks in the Highland Range

Boundary Pk - 5-  The highest peak in Nevada. It soars 13,140 feet into the air. I have included Montgomery Pk - it's a 0.5 mile hike from Boundary Pk. MR 

Eagle Mountain - 3 - One of the best desert peaks. Just across the California boarder on the way to Death Valley (added 4-06)

Mopah and Umpah Points - 4- Some of the best desert peaks in the southwest! (added 10-09)

 

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Gold Hill - 3- Take a gondola up the mountain and then hike a ski run to the summit!

Blue Lake and Point 13167 - 3- Great hike to a scenic lake near Telluride. If that's not enough, you can bag Point 13167 near Blue Lake.

Mt. Sneffels - 5- One of the best 14,000 foot peaks near Telluride, CO

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Charlie Manson's Hideout - Not a hike, but a destination.

Golden Canyon - 1- Great vistas of Red Cathedral and Manly Beacon from the trail.

Mosaic Canyon - 2- An interesting canyon hike.

Gower Gulch - 1- The first mile of this hike is a interpretive trail; be sure to pick up a trail guide at the trailhead.

Manly Beacon - 2- Possibley the coolest sub-1,000 foot peak in the United States!

Pyramid Peak - 5 - Located just before Death Valley on highway 190, the summit has fantastic views of Death Valley, Mt, Whitney and Mt. Charleston!

Sand Dunes - 1- This is a must do hike. If you never hiked on sand, you are in for an unique experience.

Telescope Peak - 3 - A must do hike. From the summit you can see the lowest and highest points in the United States.

Telescope Peak via Badwater - 5- The classic hard-core hike. It's 21 miles and over 11,000 feet in elevation gain.

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Bass Trail Backpack - 3 -Leads to the Colorado River. Camp on a sandy beach

Camelback - 2 - One of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, Arizona.

Fire Mountain -2 One of the best Colorado River Peaks!

Flatiron - 3 - Great rock scrambling route outside of Phoenix, AZ

Havasu Backpack and hike to the Colorado River - 3- One of the best backpacks and hikes in the country.

Humphreys Peak - 4 - Highest Peak in Arizona. 

Lava River Cave- 1- Hike through a lava cave in total darkness!

Peak 4955 - 3 - Best peak in the Mt. Nutt Wilderness Area.

Rim to Rim to Rim Grand Canyon (2 days) - 5- Everything you need to know to do this classic hike. It's 45 miles in two days. (added 8-03)

South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch -5 - A must do hike. I rate this hike in the top five in the country.

Sedona, Arizona

Bear Mountain - 3- This hike is another gem. Fantastic views, coupled with an interesting trail, makes this one of the best hikes in Sedona.

Boynton Canyon - 2 - The canyon is one of four vortex areas Sedona is famous for. The scenery is breath taking. 

Vista Trail - 1- Short hike with incredible views. The panorama on the Sedona Page was taken along this trail.

West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon - 1- One of the most popular hikes in Sedona. Good hike to do during warmer weather.

Wilson Mountain - 3 - My favorite hike in Sedona. It's starts out like Red Rock terrain and changes to Mt. Charleston type terrain. Great overlook of Sedona.

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Baker Lake and Peak - 5 - Trail leads to Baker Lake, then the route goes to the peak.

Bristlecone - Glacier Trail - 3 - Trail leads to Nevada's only glacier.

Mt. Moriah - 4 Classic peak near Great Basin National Park

Wheeler Peak - 5- Highest peak in Great Basin National Park.

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

 

Kuilau Ridge - 2- One of the most scenic hikes you will ever experience. 

Lliau Loop - 1 - Short hike with great vistas of Waimea Canyon. 

Moalepe Trail - 2- Scenic trail near the Makaleha Mountains.

Na Pali Coast Trail - 5 - One of the best hikes in North America!

Sleeping Giant - 2- Short hike that offers good views of the east side of Kauai.

Waimea Canyon to Koaie Canyon - 4 - The Grand Canyon of Hawaii.

Chimney Tops - 2- One of the best highpoints in the Smokies!

Clingman Dome - 1- Highest point in the Smokies and TN highpoint!

Mt. LeConte - 3 - Great hike to a lodge. Highest lodge east of the Mississippi.

Rainbow Falls -3- Fun hike to a cool waterfall.

Ramsey Falls - 2- The best waterfall in the Smokies.

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

 

Bandera Volcano Crater and Ice Cave- 1 - Hike to a volcano crater and an ice cave!

Inscription and Headland Trails- 1 - Hike a trail with tons of history, including a 13th century, 800 room pueblo!

Wheeler Peak - 5 - Highest peak in the state!

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

 

Bryce Canyon - 5 hikes

Cassidy Trail - 1 - Very scenic hike in Red Canyon just 10 minutes from Bryce.

Navajo Loop - 2 - This must do hike passes favorite formations such as Wall Street, Twin Bridges, and Thor’s Hammer.

Peekaboo Trail - 3- Another great Bryce Canyon hike with lots of options.

Queen's Complex - 1 - This is the easiest hike in Bryce Canyon that travels from the rim to the bottom of the canyon. As with other hikes in Bryce, the views are unbelievable.

Fairyland Loop - 2- One of the most scenic hikes in the SW.

Capital Reef, Utah - 3 hikes

Cassidy Arch - 2- Trail leads to an enormous arch named after Butch Cassidy.

Grand Wash Nipple - 2 - Great views from summit.

Escalante, Utah - 3 hikes

Coyote Gulch - 3 - Three day backpack to one of the most scenic areas in Escalante Lower Calf Creek - 2- Great family hike to one of the best waterfalls in Utah

Phipps Arch - 3 - Think of Bridge Mountain with water, but less climbing!

Kanab, UT - 4 hikes

Buckskin Gulch - 3 - The longest slot canyon in the country and one of the top five hikes in the country! *

Buckskin Gulch- Paria Canyon Backpack 3- One of the best backpacks in the country (4 days). *

Squaw Trail -1- Easy hike over looking Kanab, UT *

The Wave - 1- One of the most amazing places in the southwest. A must do hike!

Moab, UT

Devil's Garden 2 - One of the great hikes in the SW. The route passes by eight different arches including Landscape Arch, one of the longest arches in the world!

Zion National Park - 12 hikes

Angels Landing - 3- One of the most popular hikes in the country! Sheer drop-offs and great views.

Bridge Mtn - 5 - Wild route to a seldom climbed peak in Zion.

Bridge Mtn Arch - 5 -Hidden arch high up on a seldom climbed mountain.

Emerald Pools - 1- Includes all three pools. Very scenic.

Hidden Canyon - 2- The trail winds its way to Hidden Canyon.

Kanarra Creek - 2 - Easy canyoneering hike just outside of Zion.

Lady Mtn. - 3- It's Angels Landing on steroids!

The Narrows - 3- One of the top hikes in the country! You walk in water through a canyon with 1,500 foot walls!

The Subway -5- One of the best hikes in the country! Swim, rappel and hike. (added 7-09)

North Guardian Angel - 3 - Scenic class 4 climb to a peak that overlooks the Subway!

Observation Point - 3 - Trail weaves through scenic Echo Canyon to the best overlook in the park.

Orderville Canyon- 3 - Another canyoneering route in Zion. Similar to the Subway.

MR = Mountaineer Route / Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Baboon and Blue Lakes - 2- Two of the most scenic c lakes in the Sierra.

Bear Creek Spire - 5 - Another Sierra classic. MR

Bishop Pass Trail - 3 - One of the most scenic trails in the country. A must do hike! 

Bishop Pass Trail to Long and other lakes - 2- Shorter version of the above hike. Goes to four lakes.

Cottonwood Lakes - 2 - Scenic hikes to numerous lakes.

Cyrstal Crag - 2- Cool peak near Mammoth.

Crystal Lake - 1 - Easy hike to a beuatiful lake near Mammoth

Hunger Packer Lake - 2 - Hike to the foot of one of the most scenic peaks in the Sierra!

Hurd Peak - 3- Half day hike to a summit with great views.

Independence Peak - 3- Great half-day hike/climb. MR

Laurel Mtn - 3 -Great half day hike near Convict Lake.

LeConte to Mt. Corcoran Traverse - 3 One of the classic routes in the Sierra. MR

Lone Pine Peak - 5 Standard route to a peak with a great view. MR

Lone Pine Peak North Face- 5 - One of the best routes in the Sierra! MR

Mammoth Crest - 2- One of the best short hikes in the Sierra!

Mammoth Crest to Coldwater - 3 - Best trail hike in the Sierra!

Mammoth Mtn - 3-  Highest peak in Mammoth area

Middle Palisade - 5- Classic Sierra 14er! MR

Mt. Agassiz - 5- The easiest peak to bag in the Palisades. MR

Mt. Corcoran via LeConte Traverse - 3- Class traverse in the Sierra

Mt. Gayley - 5- One of the peaks that makes up the Palisades. After Agassiz, Gayley is the easiest peak in the Palisades. MR

Mt Humphreys - 5 - One of the best climbs in the Sierra. The final push to the peak is wildly exposed! MR

Mt. Langley - 5 -Another 14,000 foot peak. This is not the normal route; it's the route through Tuttle Creek. MR

Mt. LeConte NW Chute - 5 - Classic Sierra Peak just under 14,000 feet. MR

Mt. LeConte East Arete - 5 - Great route to a classic Sierra Peak. MR

Mt. Mallory - 5- Tough hike to an obscure peak in the Sierra. MR

Mt. Russell - 5- A California 14er. One of the best peaks in the Mt. Whitney region. Rockwell variation MR

Mt. Sill - 5 - Another California 14er. Many agree Mt. Sill has the best views of any peak in the Sierra. MR

Mt. Tom - 5- Massive mountain overlooking Bishop, CA.

Mt. Whitney - 5 - Mountaineer's Route. Highest peak in the United States. MR 

North Palisade - 5 This peak is considered the classic peak in the High Sierra. MR

Patricia Peak - 3- Fun half day scramble.MR

Picture Peak - 5- One of the most scenic peaks in the Sierra. MR

Peak 12,800 - 5 - Peak near Midnight Lake with a very exposed ridge. MR

South Summit of Temple Crag - 5 - Great route to a high point on Temple Crag. Good half day hike from Sam Mack Meadow. MR

Split Mountain - 5 - Another California 14er! MR

Starlight Peak - 5- One of the classic California 14ers! MR

Temple Crag - 5- A Sierra classic with a very exposed traverse. MR

Thunderbolt - 5 - Another classic, 14,000+ peak along the Palisades MR 

University Peak -4- Great 13,000+ foot peak in Onion Valley. MR

White Mountain - 4 The easiest 14,000 foot peak in California.

Difficulty index: 1= easiest ; 5 = most difficult

Clouds Rest - 3-One of the best vistas in Yosemite. All trail.

Crocker Point - 3-- Crocker Point has views that rival Glacier Point without the crowds

El Cap Gully - 5 -The route to the top of one of the most famous big walls in the country.

Grizzly Giant - 1 - The largest tree in the world famous Mariposa Grove.

Half Dome - 4 - One of the best hikes in the country! 

Illilouette Falls - 2 - Hike part of the Panorama Trail, voted the most scenic trail in the U.S., to Illilouette Falls.

Lembert Dome - 2 -Quick scramble to a dome with great views of Tuolumne Meadows.

Matterhorn Peak - 5 - One of the best peaks in the Yosemite region (Sawtooth Range).

Mist Trail - 3- The hike for waterfalls. You walk past Vernal and Nevada Falls.

Mt. Conness - 4 - The highest peak north of Tioga Pass Road in Yosemite

Mt. Hoffman - 3 - Great views of Yosemite’s back country peaks with minimal effort

Sentinal Dome - 1- Fantastic view of Yosemite Valley and surrounding peaks.

Tioga Peak - 2 - This is a good warm up hike the day you arrive in Yosemite or the day you leave. There are nice views from the top.

Vernal Falls - 1 - Easy hike with a great view of Vernal Falls.

Wawona Tunnel Tree - 2 - World famous tunnel tree in the Mariposa Grove. This is the tree cars drove through!

Yosemite Falls and Point - 3- One of the most famous waterfalls in the world.

 

Cascade Creek Falls - 1- Great family hike to a waterfall.

Eagle Waterfall - 1- Fun famiy hike with great views of Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe

Mt. Rose - 3 - One of the most popular hikes in Nevada. 

Mt. Tallac - 3- Stunning vistas, numerous lakes, and a feeling of being on top of the world makes this a must do hike.

Peak 9091 - 4-  Seldom climbed peak overlooking Lake Tahoe.

Thomas Creek - 3- Lush meadows, bubbling creeks, and incredible vistas make this one you don't want to miss.

Class 4 Hikes: 41 Hikes Best Season: Varies

Red Rock:

Bridge Mountain Benchmark -5 - The route travels to the topo map location for Bridge Mountain, which is north of Bridge Point.

Bridge Point Northern Ascent - 5- Awesome route along a wild looking ledge and unbelievable climb on the summit ridge.

Bridge Point Slot Traverse - 3- Fun climbs, great slots, and a neat descent route makes this a local favorite.

Bridge Vista - 5 - Fun scrambling route to a summit with awesome views.

Burlap Buttress - 4 - Very seldom climbed peak in Black Velvet Canyon

Cactus Flower Tower - 4 - This is the peak just north of Mt. Wilson. Great summit that puts up a real fight!

Dead Horse Point - 5-  Very intense route up an challenging gully on Mt. Wilson to a summit that puts up a fight!

Decision Peak - 4 - Fun scrambling route with great views of the south face of Mt. Wilson.

East Monument Pk - 4-  Thrilling hike to one of the least climbed peaks in Red Rock Canyon. 

First Creek Pk - 4-  Tough peak with great views of First Creek Canyon. 

Ice Box Peak - 5 - Many consider this one of the most challenging hikes in Red Rock Canyon.

Lost Creek Higher Overlook - 3 - One of the best short hikes in Red Rock. Tons of climbing one this one.

Lost Creek Peak  - 4- One of the best scrambling routes in Red Rock.

Lost Creek to North Peak - 4 - An intense rock scrambling route through Lost Creek Canyon.

Mescalto Descent Shortcut - 3 - A incredibly quick descent route off the south side of Mescalito.  

Mescalito Pk - 5- Northern route. Intense class 4 route.

Monument Arch - 3 - It's larger than the arch on Bridge Mountain and only a handful of people have stood under the arch! (added 12-02)

Mt. Wilson via Cleaver Crack - 5 - The quickest yet toughest route to Mt. Wilson.

Mt. Wilson via Oak Creek - 5-  Tough route with lots of challenging dry falls in Oak Creek. 

Mt. Wilson South Summit - 5  Wild route to the southern summit of Mt. Wilson.

Mud Springs Overlook -3  - Wild route with lots of climbing in a seldom hiked canyon.

Oak Creek Overlook - 3 - Wild route to an Overlook on the south side of Oak Creek Canyon

Pine Creek Peak - 4 - This just might become your favorite hike in Red Rock!

Rainbow Peak - 5 - The classic peak via the classic route through Oak Creek Canyon. 

Rainbow Peak - 5 - This classic route travels through Pine Creek and Gunsight Notch Canyons.

Rainbow Peak without the Ledges - 5 The best route in Red Rock.

Rainbow Wall - 5- Classic route through Pine Creek Canyon

Shark Boulder and Juniper Peak - 3- Fun route to Shark Bolder and then onto Juniper Peak

Tunnel Vision - 3 -  Short, but intense scramble to a sub-peak on White Rock Hills Peak

Turtlehead Jr North Ledge Rt - 2 - Good winter hike with no scenic loop to drive!

W. Monument  - 5 - One of the toughest peaks in Red Rock. Large tank near the peak.

Walk Up Wall - 4  Not a walk up! Great views that rival Rainbow Wall

White Pinnacle Peak - 4-  Wild route to a pinnacle on the face of Mt. Wilson

Windy Peak - East Face - 4 - Lots of fun climbing! The hike descends the normal route.

Yoga Peak - 4 - Great route through Big Horn Sheep Canyon with a descent through the Mescalito fork of Pine Creek

 

Mt. Charleston:

Mack's Peak Traverse - 3- The best mountaineering route in Mt. Charleston

Mummy's Forehead - 4   Great route to a seldom climbed peak overlooking the ski area.

Mummy's Head to Toe - 5   -  The route goes to Mummy's Forehead, Chin, Tummy, and Toe.

Mummy Mountain South Ridge Route - 4- - Fun route with lots of climbing to the second highest peak in southern Nevada.

 

Other Areas:

Dove BM (benchmark) - 2- Seldom climbed pinnacle in the Castle Peak Range. These are the dramatic looking pinnacles along Highway 93 a little before Searchlight, NV 

Pinnacle 2 Castle Peak, CA -2 - Wild route and sister to peak to Dove BM. You can do the both in a day.