Hike Log

Long Day on Charleston

Trailhead:

South Loop

Miles:

Type of Hike:

Day hike

Trail Conditions:

Trail in good condition

ROAD:

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs:

No bugs

Snow:

Snow free

Link:

Great (but long) day climbing Charleston with Ethan, Lucie and Richard. We started our hike at 5:20 am and first bagged Griffith (see my other hike log), then on to Mount Charleston.

it was 109f in Vegas, but cool along the ridge. The winds were fierce. Had moments where I wasn’t sure I had it in me, but made it to the summit just before noon.

The stone windbreak was a godsend! Ate my PB&J sandwich, took a few more photos and vegans the long hike back.

19.01 miles, 5,413’ vertical gain over 8:45 hours of moving time. Drank 4 liters of water, but probably should’ve drank more.

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