Matthew Holliman - Jan 22, 2007 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2007
From Virginia City
After a failed attempt at Raymond Peak from Markleeville on Saturday (trickier-than-expected route finding, heinous bushwhacking, and a foot or more of unconsolidated snow--I didn't even get close to my objective before turning around), I retreated to Carson City that evening to lick my wounds. Browsing SP in my cosy, warm motel room, I stumbled across this peak.
It was very cold (18 degrees when I started), but the peak has surprisingly good views--it's well worth a visit. There's better footing on the right (north) side of the SE slopes as you hike up from the NV 341/342 junction.
Afterwards, I drove up to Spooner Summit to snowshoe out to Snow Valley Peak. Fun day.
mlarkin2002 - Oct 13, 2006 10:38 am Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2005
Normal route
Uneventful climb from the road below. Interesting flagpole with old "signatures" dating from 1870s.
Route Climbed: B street slog Date Climbed: 5 May 2005
Climbed again last night on a whim with my little sister to celebrate the semester's end! Full moonlight, great view from Minden to Fallon to Stead, my sandals did not like the steep and sandy 2000' climb.
Climbed up from VC in a circular ridge traverse with my visiting brother one fine winter day. Started from the extreme north end of town and followed snow-lined ridges around to Davidson's west side. The views from this peak are not to be missed!
Route Climbed: B Street route Date Climbed: April 23, 2005
The steep sandy path to the summit was completely free of snow. Outstanding views from the summit on this clear morning. Next up for the day was Snow Valley Peak with snow and clouds.
Route Climbed: 'B' Street route Date Climbed: April 7, 2003
Having just gotten into chasing county highpoints less than two months earlier, my wife and I made a trip to the Lake Tahoe area. While there I had a chance to 'sneak' down and
hike up from Virginia City to the summit of Mt. Davidson. My wife was really 'ticked' when she found out that I had gone to Virginia City and hadn't taken her along so she could shop and sightsee while I was going up and down Davidson. Me bad.
The view from up there was awesome and since then I've bought a camera that has the panoramic capability. Its a 360 paradise. Also neat was the pealing of the bells from the Catholic Cathedral down below in Virginia City.
Matthew Holliman - Jan 22, 2007 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2007
From Virginia CityAfter a failed attempt at Raymond Peak from Markleeville on Saturday (trickier-than-expected route finding, heinous bushwhacking, and a foot or more of unconsolidated snow--I didn't even get close to my objective before turning around), I retreated to Carson City that evening to lick my wounds. Browsing SP in my cosy, warm motel room, I stumbled across this peak.
It was very cold (18 degrees when I started), but the peak has surprisingly good views--it's well worth a visit. There's better footing on the right (north) side of the SE slopes as you hike up from the NV 341/342 junction.
Afterwards, I drove up to Spooner Summit to snowshoe out to Snow Valley Peak. Fun day.
mlarkin2002 - Oct 13, 2006 10:38 am Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2005
Normal routeUneventful climb from the road below. Interesting flagpole with old "signatures" dating from 1870s.
surgent - Sep 12, 2006 10:21 pm
From Ophir Grade RoadEasy stroll after a morning hiking up Jefferson in Nye County.
ScottyS - May 20, 2005 1:53 pm
Route Climbed: B street slog Date Climbed: 5 May 2005Climbed again last night on a whim with my little sister to celebrate the semester's end! Full moonlight, great view from Minden to Fallon to Stead, my sandals did not like the steep and sandy 2000' climb.
ScottyS - May 18, 2005 7:42 pm
Route Climbed: Traverse Date Climbed: Dec 2004Climbed up from VC in a circular ridge traverse with my visiting brother one fine winter day. Started from the extreme north end of town and followed snow-lined ridges around to Davidson's west side. The views from this peak are not to be missed!
derbilly - May 3, 2005 11:22 am
Route Climbed: B Street route Date Climbed: April 23, 2005The steep sandy path to the summit was completely free of snow. Outstanding views from the summit on this clear morning. Next up for the day was Snow Valley Peak with snow and clouds.
Dennis Poulin - Mar 17, 2005 10:40 pm
Route Climbed: From Virginia City Date Climbed: 29 May 004This is a nice early morning hike. Beautiful views.
jtree - Mar 15, 2005 6:58 pm
Route Climbed: SW Route Date Climbed: March 15, 2005Nice day with a clear view from the summit. I wish I knew half the mountains I saw in the distance. Check out my trip report.
Dean - Feb 27, 2005 10:48 pm
Route Climbed: 'B' Street route Date Climbed: April 7, 2003Having just gotten into chasing county highpoints less than two months earlier, my wife and I made a trip to the Lake Tahoe area. While there I had a chance to 'sneak' down and
hike up from Virginia City to the summit of Mt. Davidson. My wife was really 'ticked' when she found out that I had gone to Virginia City and hadn't taken her along so she could shop and sightsee while I was going up and down Davidson. Me bad.
The view from up there was awesome and since then I've bought a camera that has the panoramic capability. Its a 360 paradise. Also neat was the pealing of the bells from the Catholic Cathedral down below in Virginia City.