This was an awesome hike and a great start to the challenge for what’s to come ahead! We started the hike just before 6:30am to beat any crowds. It was 36 degrees out, but we warmed up real fast as we began our ascent. This hike got our heart rates going for sure, with the elevation gain in a short distance, it worked us good, we felt the burn but it felt great!???????? The trail condition was great. There are some loose rock throughout so you have to be aware and cautious or you could easily slip. It is well marked, but if you aren’t paying attention, you can easily get off trail (????????♀️ I may or may not have done that but who’s keeping track????) Luckily my observant husband was with me or I may have taken the long way!???? As we approached the top, we started to see patches of snow here and there. Nothing crazy, but be cautious going down as it does make for a slower descent to avoid skidding across slick rock. Me again, I did that????????♀️????????♀️ I know how to keep my husband entertained????
The views at the top though!???????? Amazing! This great cardio workout, I mean hike, was well worth every huff and puff to the top! Breathtaking seeing the sun come up over the peak! Looking forward to the next challenging hike!
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Awesome!! ????????
Planning to do this one next weekend! ????????
Have fun!! You’ll love the views!????
Thanks for the post! I am planning on doing that this coming week. Do you know if Griffith Peak is accessible per chance?
You’re welcome????
That area up there, the Spring Mountain Rec Area, has a winter storm warning right now, supposed to be getting 11-16 inches of snow tomorrow.???? It may or may not be accessible after the storm, but the trail may not be too safe to hike this week. May have to keep an eye on the weather and see when it clears up.
Thanks! Well… im here… gonna try a few of the lower elevation ones… we’ll see how it goes! Thx!
Are reservations required to park at the trailhead?
Reservations are required now within Red Rock Canyon from 8am-5pm, but the park opens at 6am. If you go before 8am, you don’t need reservations. But there’s a bunch of snow out there now so be safe if you go out there. A hiker was just taken out of the park by a fire crew yesterday after falling and getting injured. It’s slick out there! But there are no reservations required at the trailheads in the Spring Mountain Rec area as far as I know.
Darn snow is slowing our roll!! ????????
Well… I did TurtlePeak in the snowstorm! Crazy time but it was awesome! LOL!
Oh wow! I bet that was crazy! Haha I’m sure it was beautiful at the top being covered in snow. Glad you made it back down safe!
AWESOME!!! CAN’T WAIT TO HIKE THIS TRAIL.