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| jdmorehouse | Both Sides Now  Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2012 | |
| The first time up we went from the Harris Springs side. Very nice, no one else on the trail. The second time we went up from the South Loop, and it was crowded. On the way down we got caught in a thunderstorm. Fortunately we always carry rain gear. | |
| Posted Mar 13, 2013 1:33 pm | ||
| K9H2OBearer | one of the best Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2012 | |
| Abby and I had the peak to ourselves, which is becoming a rarity. Indeed, only saw one other group on the way up and they were heading to Charleston. Beautiful, sunny day, no wind. No snow :-( Saw a deer in the avalanche chute. First climbed in 2009 and have averaged at least twice a year since then. Nicest may have been a traverse going up the South Loop and down to Harris Peak Road (thanks to Barry doing the shuttle), in fall 2010. The South Loop trailhead construction is better than it was last fall, and not so annoying (now avoids the useless gain and loss) but parking must be horrendous on the weekend. | |
| Posted Jul 3, 2012 10:34 am | ||
| mrchad9 | After Charleston Date Climbed: May 7, 2012 | |
| Quick side trip for a snack and nice view of Vegas after Charleston. Good bit of snow but not an obstacle. | |
| Posted Jun 21, 2012 1:22 pm | ||
| philadendron | Great trail, unique views Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2012 | |
| Went up with my wife (as usual) via the SLT. Annoying construction makes the beginning of the SLT confusing. Loved the sheer limestone cliffs and the unique views of Red Rock from this vantage point. 10 miles is a long day for us at this point. No snow today on the trail, just a couple patches in the shade in the avalanche chute. | |
| Posted Jun 10, 2012 11:21 pm | ||
| jonnoll | Griffith Peak Date Climbed: May 12, 2012 | |
| Stopped at Griffith on the way to Charleston Peak via the south loop trail. There are some large snow drifts blocking the trail but they are easy to avoid. | ||
| Posted May 13, 2012 9:47 am | ||
| tmfaust21 | Great Winter Peak Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2012 | |
| Great time to climb this mountain if your looking to use your ice axe close to vegas. Crampons are not essential but would be helpful. Great weather with little wind! | |
| Posted Feb 6, 2012 11:34 am | ||
| jtellis | Griffith. Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2011 | |
| Great hike, great views. My first time over 11,000 feet. I would love to camp on this peak or on the ridgeline. | |
| Posted Sep 22, 2011 11:59 pm | ||
| MissH | Been there done that, loved it each time Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2011 | |
| One of my favorite trails - South Loop trail up to saddle, veer to the left for the summit. Did this time as peak 3 of a 3-peaks in one day with the LVMC. | |
| Posted Jul 3, 2011 5:41 am | ||
| tednv | south loop Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2011 | |
| still snow on trail. south loop to griffith, then charleston, north loop to mummy. long day. | ||
| Posted Jun 21, 2011 8:02 pm | ||
| michellen | Easter hike Date Climbed: Apr 24, 2011 | |
| With Eva Rainier and Limage. Great snowy peak so close to Vegas! | |
| Posted Jun 7, 2011 6:58 pm | ||
| lasvegaswraith | Still a lot of snow... Date Climbed: May 30, 2011 | |
| ...for late May. The SL is largely covered with snow from 8500' up, so it is best to either follow the ridgelines or previous footprints, if you trust them. Came down via the avy chute in Echo for a quick getaway! | |
| Posted May 31, 2011 10:11 am | ||
| FugueManiac | SLT + NE chute Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2011 | |
| SLT and then followed snowshoe and snowboard tracks up the face; snowshoes + ax/poles. No tracks on either side of the mountain, according to the log last summit was in early February. Didn't see anyone else all day. | |
| Posted Mar 15, 2011 5:13 pm | ||
| MoapaPk | wow. I didn't sign? Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2003 | |
| I've climbed at least 20 times, 2x snowshoeing in winter, by crampon up the avalanche chute, as part of 3 to 5-peak loops, etc. | |
| Posted Dec 17, 2010 10:39 am | ||
| jmatthys | Many Routes Date Climbed: May 18, 2007 | |
| Have been up Harris Springs, South Loop and Mountaineers route in the winter. Love to go the winter, also provides a great view of Vegas at night | |
| Posted Oct 22, 2010 9:21 pm | ||
| fedak | via South Loop Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2010 | |
| Detour on the South Loop on the way to Mt. Charleston. Pics and Trip Report here. | |
| Posted Oct 6, 2010 6:31 pm | ||
| NavySeabee | After Charleston Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2010 | |
| East tag from the South Loop trail...yet not quite as easy on day 4 of my trip though. Very busy summit by the number of log entries. View to Mummy Mtn is spectacular. | |
| Posted Aug 18, 2010 8:27 pm | ||
| Tonka | On the way to Charleston Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2010 | |
| Came up the South Loop and made Griffith in a little over two hours from the TH. 108 in Vegas and I was wearing my coat while I sat and had a snack on the summit. The Spring Mountains are cool, get it..cool :) | |
| Posted Aug 18, 2010 12:27 pm | ||
| weeds19 | From Harris Spring Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2010 | |
| Enjoyed perfect weather and just a hint of snow on my 12 mile run. | ||
| Posted Jun 20, 2010 9:42 pm | ||
| N2aktion | 3rd time Griffith Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2010 | |
| Seemed harder today, snow on south loop trail towards top, not a lot but enough. You must negotiate it ... Also it's a scramble to peak as lots of snow on trail.. | |
| Posted Jun 20, 2010 11:17 am | ||
| Sarah Simon | South Loop Trail Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2010 | |
| Wow, it was LOVE at first sight with the Spring Mountains for me. I LOVE this place and cannot wait to get back. Charleston was Plan A, but there was an INCREDIBLE ammount of snow in the trees up higher. I got to the ridge, saw a clear shot up Griffith, and visited that summit, instead. A lot of folks turned around / didn't make it, but I did run into one local up there who was smart enough (unlike me) have his ice ax for the steep stuff. I delighted in the sheer limestone cliffs and was just amazed by the violence of the avy chute - splintered trees, rocks, etc. No doubt when that chute releases, it roars. Now I have an excuse to come back to visit Charleston! | |
| Posted Jun 13, 2010 7:16 pm | ||
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