Gray Cap Peak
Hike: Gray Cap Peak – route
Nearest city: Las Vegas, NV 16 miles east
Trailhead: Gravel road off of Sandstone Road – unmarked
Distance: 5 miles (up and back)
Elevation gain: 2,127 feet
Elevation of peak: 5,387
Time: 3 to 4 hours (up and back)
Difficult: 2
Class: 3
How easy to follow: 5
Children: No
Fees: None
Best season: Spring and autumn
This is one of the best short scrambling routes in Red Rock and there’s no Scenic Loop to drive! This route is well cairned, but can be tricky to follow in places.