Frenchman Peak
Hike: Frenchman Mountain — route
Trailhead: End of Bonanza Road — not marked
Distance: 4 miles — round trip
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet
Elevation peak: 4,052 feet
Time: 3 to 4 hours – up and down
Difficulty: 3
Class: 3
How easy to follow: 2
Children: no
Fee: None
Best season: Winter
Location: Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Frenchman Peak literally hovers over Las Vegas. There are many routes that lead to the summit. This is probably the best route with almost no loose rock. If you do this hike in the morning, you’ll be in the shade along the lower part of the route. Dress appropriately. This is one of the more aggressive routes to the peak.
Frenchman Peak literally hovers over Las Vegas. There are many routes that lead to the summit. This is probably the best route with almost no loose rock. If you do this hike in the morning, you’ll be in the shade along the lower part of the route. Dress appropriately. This is one of the more aggressive routes to the peak.