Hiking Around Las Vegas, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
 The route down (view NE from just below the summit) |
Overview Frenchman Mountain is the highest peak in the craggy mountain range that forms the eastern border of the Las Vegas Valley. The range is composed of two peaks: Sunrise Mountain to the north and Frenchman Mountain to the south. The hike follows a very steep road, but view from the summit are iconic Las Vegas: dense urban on one side and wild Mojave Desert on the other. Presented here are photos of the descent. For a description of the route, including maps and GPS coordinates, see Frenchman Mountain. |
 Hiker descending into the summit switchbacks (view NE) |
 Hikers nearing the second saddle (view NE) |
 Descending into the upper switchbacks (view N |
 Hiker descending towards first landing (view NE) |
 Hiker at first landing, descending towards trailhead (view NE) |
 Hikers arriving at the trailhead (view N) |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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