East Peak

​​Hike: East Peak — route
Trailhead: Black Velvet Canyon — marked
Distance: 3 miles — round trip
Elevation gain: 1,500 feet
Elevation of peak: 5,280 feet
Time: 3 hours – up and back
Difficulty: 3
Class: 3
How easy to follow: 4
Children: no
​Fee: None
Best Season: Spring and autumn

This is one of the best short hikes in Red Rock Canyon. There’s some exposed climbing on this route. Great views of Bonnie Springs, Spring Mountain State Park and Red Rock Canyon are seen from the peak. The route is very well cairned. 

East Peak was named and the route was found by the 52 Peak Club. 

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