Griffith Peak Climber's Log

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Wheelbarrow

Wheelbarrow - Mar 20, 2024 2:36 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2019

via South Loop TH up Echo Canyon direct  Sucess!

Love the views up here and how the snow slopes are the perfect angle.

nader

nader - Jun 18, 2023 7:06 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2023

Griffith Peak Attempt

Way too much snow. See trip report.

T. White

T. White - Sep 3, 2019 1:41 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2019

Second summit of the day  Sucess!

Afternoon views were somewhat lacking when compared to the outstanding clarity from Charleston. The fire zone was depressing, quite frankly.

GlennD

GlennD - Aug 2, 2019 5:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2019

Griffith Peak  Sucess!

Up Trail Canyon, down South Loop. Hit Griffith on the way after Charleston . 20 mi & 8 hrs round trip.

md - Aug 24, 2018 9:51 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2018

Griffith Peak, NV  Sucess!

Griffith Peak, NV

WOLFrising

WOLFrising - Jun 7, 2018 2:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2018

3rd highest peak in Southern NV  Sucess!

Hiked up this big guy solo, from the South Loop. Classic "National Park" type climb, with loads of switchbacks. The big fire makes for a clear, "top of the world" kind of feel at the summit.

gimpilator

gimpilator - Jan 19, 2018 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2018

Harris/Griffith Traverse  Sucess!

Didn't plan to combine with Harris, but couldn't resist. trip report

Jay Moon

Jay Moon - Nov 6, 2017 7:12 pm Date Climbed: Nov 6, 2017

Spring Mountain Tour  Sucess!

Summited today as part of a 30-mile trail run tour of the Spring mountains. What a great mountain range. I need to get back and explore some more!

Diesel

Diesel - Jul 22, 2014 10:15 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2012

Almost missed it  Sucess!

We went up the South Loop with the intent of hitting at least Griffith & Charleston with a Mummy bonus. Bonus did not happen. When we got to the top of the ridge we made left to Griffith but missed the trail going up. We looped round the peak a bit until we realized what happened. We went right up the talus to the peak. Nice views, nice pictures, beautiful sunny mid 60° Thanksgiving day. Signed the log and to Charleston Peak we went. Half way to it the altitude hit us. Not too bad for me buy wife barely handled it, very funny at times. From Charleston Peak we went down North Loop to parking lot. Due to altitude sickness we lost time and since I knew at 6 was absolute darkness I decided no Mummy. Back to car happy & impressed with my wife's level of determination. 6:AM to 6:PM 20 miles loop.

RaymondShevsky

RaymondShevsky - Dec 24, 2013 6:10 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2008

First high peak  Sucess!

Cold and cloudy, I was woefully undersupplied and underdressed, but it felt like Everest!

mjp20k

mjp20k - Oct 28, 2013 7:56 pm Date Climbed: May 3, 2007

Griffith Peak  Sucess!

Part of a Spring Mountains peak-bagging trip.

jdmorehouse

jdmorehouse - Mar 13, 2013 1:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2012

Both Sides Now  Sucess!

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.

K9H2OBearer

K9H2OBearer - Jul 3, 2012 10:34 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2012

one of the best  Sucess!

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.

mrchad9

mrchad9 - Jun 21, 2012 1:22 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2012

After Charleston  Sucess!

Quick side trip for a snack and nice view of Vegas after Charleston. Good bit of snow but not an obstacle.

philadendron

philadendron - Jun 10, 2012 11:21 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2012

Great trail, unique views  Sucess!

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.

Again on 7/7/17 after Charleston. GPS track

Again on 6/30/18 via SLT. 1:46 up, 3:16 round trip.

jonnoll - May 13, 2012 9:47 am Date Climbed: May 12, 2012

Griffith Peak  Sucess!

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.

tmfaust21

tmfaust21 - Feb 6, 2012 11:34 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2012

Great Winter Peak  Sucess!

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!

jtellis

jtellis - Sep 22, 2011 11:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2011

Griffith.  Sucess!

Great hike, great views. My first time over 11,000 feet. I would love to camp on this peak or on the ridgeline.

MissH

MissH - Jul 3, 2011 5:41 am Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2011

Been there done that, loved it each time  Sucess!

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.

tednv - Jun 21, 2011 8:02 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2011

south loop  Sucess!

still snow on trail. south loop to griffith, then charleston, north loop to mummy. long day.

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