Bridge Mountain
Hike: Bridge Mtn via Fern Creek (North Fork of Pine Creek) — route
Trailhead: Pine Creek — marked
Distance: 6.5 miles — up and back
Elevation gain: 3,200 feet
Elevation of peak: 6,940 feet
Time: 7 to 9 hours – up and back
Difficulty: 5
Class: 3
How easy to follow: 5
Children: no
Fees: $7 per car; $30 for a yearly pass. National Park Pass accepted.
Bridge Mountain is one of the crown jewels in Red Rock Canyon. You can’t claim to be a peak bagger and not stand on the summit. Most hikers say this is the best route to Bridge Mtn and I agree. The upper part of Fern Canyon (north fork of Pine Creek) is spectacular. Once at the summit you have lots of descent options: Hike over to Bridge Point and descend that route; hike over to North Peak and descend via Graffiti Canyon (car shuttle) or retrace your steps.
Do this hike the easy way with the 52 Peak Club