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OverviewBridge Point swells 6,670 feet into the air. The route gains over 2,600 feet in the course of four miles (one way). Once you leave the main trail, it's mostly cross country and scrambling. The direction of travel is obvious, but the most efficent route is not. Those wanting a much more detailed description should visit my Web site.
Getting ThereFrom Vegas take Charleston Blvd. west to Red Rock Canyon. At some point Charleston Blvd. becomes State Route 159. Depending where you turn onto Charleston Blvd. it could be from five to 20 miles before the signed turnoff to Red Rock Canyon. Proceed to the fee booth and drive 10.3 miles on the Scenic Loop Road to the signed parking lot for Pine Creek Canyon.
Route DescriptionFollow Pine Creek Trail into the north fork of Pine Creek Canyon where it drops into a wash (about 1.5 miles). The canyon is locally known as Fern Canyon. The wash heads SW and is a mixture of class 1, 2 and 3 scrambling. Continue through the wash to a seasonal waterfall. See photo. Ascend the brushy chute to the right of the waterfall.
Once up the chute, hike on the sandstone; don’t descend back into the wash. Make your way up canyon to a dry fall distinguished by white salt deposits. It’s only about 150 yards from the top of the chute you ascended.
Once up, hike 25 yards north toward the mouth of the canyon on sandstone to a path. Follow the path 30 yards east, and then head north (left) to a small wall. Once up the wall (class 3), head east (right) along a wide ledge. As you continue east, the drop off to the south (right) increases. Soon the ledge gives way and you have to climb/traverse (class 2/3) up to the next level. Cairns mark this spot. Head east on the sandstone avoiding brush. Continue east paralleling a 100-foot wall to the north. Follow it as it bends to the NE (left), where the terrain opens up.
From here you will scramble to the start of the gully. Numerous cairns help keep you on route. The easiest route is no harder than class 3, with most of the route being class 1 and 2.
A little before the gully a path leads through vegetation to the gully. Once in the gully, veer to the right when an outcrop divides the gully. (The outcrop is noticeable from the bottom of the gully, but seems to disappear once you’re in the heart of the gully.) It’s a strenuous class 2 trek to the top. Near the top of the gully, there’s an interesting ponderosa pine growing sideways out of the sandstone. At the top of the gully notice the dark red ground. This is a major landmark on your descent.
Head NE about a quarter of a mile over class 1 and 2 terrain to the summit. A cairn marks the summit along with a register.
Essential GearNone except good hiking boots. The descent can be hard on the knees. Take proper precaution/gear if you have bad knees.
External LinksWeb site for more details. Images
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