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White Rock Springs Peak
Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
November 6, 2010
Distance: 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 376 m (1234 ft)
White Rock Springs Peak may not be on the top of anyone's peak list in Red Rocks, but the short trip packs a lot of variety along with interesting scenery. Starting at the base of the peak, Dinah and I ascended the southeast ridge, following it to the summit. The route is mostly class 2 with a bit of class 3 on the final section but no exposure.
Feral mules are rarely spotted in Red Rock Canyon so we were fortunate to see them on our
way to the trailhead
Feeding the mules is illegal but no one says you cannot pet them
White Rock Peak dwarfs White Rock Spring Peak
White Rock Spring Peak
The trailhead
Starting up the ridge
We are soon scrambling
We soon climbed high enough to get some views
Already we are enjoying this tiny peak
Calico Hills in the background
Higher up, boulders gave way to rock and vegetation
Heading to the false summit
True summit is on the left
Blue Diamond Hill in the background. The tree is only knee high.
View of the valley
Heading to the summit
Eyeing the way there
I tried to climb over this rock but there was a drop-off on the other side
We dropped down on the right side and found more forgiving terrain here
On the summit
La Madre Mountain (2.2 mi, 6020 ft, 1135 ft)