Mescalito Peak

​​Hike: Mescalito Northern Route — route
Trailhead: Pine Creek — marked  
Distance: 8 miles - round trip 
Elevation gain: 1,858 feet
Elevation of peak: 5,440 feet
Time: 5 to 6 hours – up and back
Difficulty: 4
Class: 4+
How easy to follow: 5
Children: no
Fees: $7 per car; $30 for a yearly pass. National Park Passes accepted.
Best season: Spring and autumn

This route combined with the traditional route from the south as the descent, moves the hike into one of the best hikes in Red Rock! It has everything: a great trail into the canyon, plenty of scrambling, and it’s a round trip hike. 

There are three different routes to the summit.

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