Overview

Frenchman Mountain is the highest peak in the craggy mountain range that forms the eastern border of the Las Vegas Valley. There are a number of high bumps on the ridge, only one of which is the true summit (4,052 ft). For hikers who make it to the true summit, there is a popular sub-summit a bit farther out: the south summit. The true summit and the south summit both have communications towers, and as such there is a road from the true summit to the south summit.

After climbing the true peak and enjoying the view and perhaps some lunch, many hikers continue south to the south summit. From the north summit, descend the road to the fork (Wpt. 04), then continue south 0.11 miles to the end of the road. Outside the fence, a use-trail switchbacks up the steep rocky slope (0.06 miles) to the ridgeline. As on the true summit, the ridgeline comes abruptly. On this peaklet, the actual summit is outside the fence.

For details of the hike to the true peak, including maps and GPS coordinates, see Frenchman Mountain.