Pine Creek Peak
Hike: Pine Creek Peak – Close loop
Trailhead: Pine Creek - marked
Distance: 7.5 miles
Elevation gain: 2,470 feet
Elevation peak: 6,240 feet
Time: 6 to 7.5 hours
Difficulty: 4
Class: 4
How easy to follow: 5
Children: no
Fees: $7.00 per car; $30 annually. National Park Passes accepted.
Best season: Spring and autumn
This just might become your favorite hike in Red Rock Canyon. Once you leave the wash, it’s over two hours of solid climbing. The peak offers outstanding views of other peaks and their routes. Numerous cairns help keep you on route.