Good interesting info on this one. I have hiked Pinto Valley (the approach route) half a dozen times (from the east and the west). I have wondered about, but never got to Guardian before. In regards to your statement, "I believe one could ride a mountain bike for most of parts (1) and (2);" two of my brothers, a brother-in-law, and I mountain-biked in as far as where the east and west branches join together to form Boulder Wash. About ten years ago my brother and I hiked up to the source of Sandstone Spring. We should have summited Sentinel while we were on it. :)
Wow, I never expected to get a comment so soon on such an obscure place! I am hesitant to make some of these areas public knowledge, but I felt pretty safe with this one! I figure only die-hards with a local knowledge will take this seriously!
... no, probably THE best page I've seen in a long time. A geology map, no less. Nice wildflower photos, with the flowers identified. Excellent route maps. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Intrigued by this peak's location, dismayed by the long approach... but pleasantly surprised by what a thoughtful and informative page you've created, Moapa!
Tracy - May 6, 2007 8:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Interesting PeakGood interesting info on this one. I have hiked Pinto Valley (the approach route) half a dozen times (from the east and the west). I have wondered about, but never got to Guardian before. In regards to your statement, "I believe one could ride a mountain bike for most of parts (1) and (2);" two of my brothers, a brother-in-law, and I mountain-biked in as far as where the east and west branches join together to form Boulder Wash. About ten years ago my brother and I hiked up to the source of Sandstone Spring. We should have summited Sentinel while we were on it. :)
MoapaPk - May 6, 2007 9:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Interesting PeakWow, I never expected to get a comment so soon on such an obscure place! I am hesitant to make some of these areas public knowledge, but I felt pretty safe with this one! I figure only die-hards with a local knowledge will take this seriously!
Thanks for the mountain bike info.
redsplashman23 - May 6, 2007 9:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Good jobGreat write up Harlan!
MoapaPk - May 7, 2007 10:59 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Good jobThanks. Obscure enough for me.
Bob Sihler - May 7, 2007 8:09 am - Voted 10/10
Excellent PageGreat read, great info, great pictures. One of the best pages I've seen in some time. I almost felt as if I was out there.
And great idea-- rugged, remote, seldom-climbed but doable in a day. Sounds perfect for me. I love seeing (and making) pages on peaks like this one.
MoapaPk - May 7, 2007 10:24 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent PageThanks -- It's a whole different mindset from peaks in the Sierra.
cp0915 - May 7, 2007 11:31 am - Voted 10/10
FantasticI must agree that this is one of the best pages I've seen in awhile. Excellent.
MoapaPk - May 8, 2007 9:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: FantasticThanks CP. I don't know if I'll get out that way again before the heat is on. The Mitchell Point trip trumps everything else.
brianhughes - May 25, 2007 12:03 pm - Voted 10/10
One of the best ...... no, probably THE best page I've seen in a long time. A geology map, no less. Nice wildflower photos, with the flowers identified. Excellent route maps. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
MoapaPk - May 28, 2007 5:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: One of the best ...Probably some other very obscure place! I want to add a simple route alternative for one.
T. White - Feb 19, 2020 12:30 pm - Voted 10/10
Wonderful page.Intrigued by this peak's location, dismayed by the long approach... but pleasantly surprised by what a thoughtful and informative page you've created, Moapa!
MoapaPk - Feb 19, 2020 3:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Wonderful page.It is possibly easier to reach it from 1 mile west of redstone picnic area