philadendron - May 8, 2017 4:41 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2017
Steep and great views
The ascent ridge that everyone seems to use wasn't immediately obvious to me, either on a map or in person. I went further up the canyon, passing some mining equipment, before finally deciding to head up the slope. I would not advise this, as it was steeper than the normal route, and just barely on the right side of "climbable". The views from the top are unique and beautiful. I took the standard way down and it was easy scree surfing most of the way. GPS trace
Tracy - Nov 21, 2015 4:27 pm Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2015
good half-day hike close to Vegas
I hiked this one with Brian Anderson on a cool & breezy but very sunny and clear day. Outstanding views!
mzenblu - Feb 23, 2009 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Feb 22, 2009
SE ridge
Climbed w/ Whitney Lyman - plenty of loose scree on the way up, but enjoyable climb with one of the better summit views in the region. Chose a more easterly decent and would not recommend this route.
jimegan - Feb 11, 2008 10:34 am Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2001
Route Climbed: SE ridge Date Climbed: March 6, 2004
This peak is geologically unique -- it's made of rhyolite, in a chain of limestone peaks. The Native Americans used obsidian from nearby to make arrowheads. There is still a "pearlite" mine near the base, where one can see hydrated obsidian blown into the neighboring limestone.
gimpilator - May 6, 2018 9:33 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2018
Devil and Peak 5413trip report
philadendron - May 8, 2017 4:41 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2017
Steep and great viewsThe ascent ridge that everyone seems to use wasn't immediately obvious to me, either on a map or in person. I went further up the canyon, passing some mining equipment, before finally deciding to head up the slope. I would not advise this, as it was steeper than the normal route, and just barely on the right side of "climbable". The views from the top are unique and beautiful. I took the standard way down and it was easy scree surfing most of the way. GPS trace
Tracy - Nov 21, 2015 4:27 pm Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2015
good half-day hike close to VegasI hiked this one with Brian Anderson on a cool & breezy but very sunny and clear day. Outstanding views!
mzenblu - Feb 23, 2009 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Feb 22, 2009
SE ridgeClimbed w/ Whitney Lyman - plenty of loose scree on the way up, but enjoyable climb with one of the better summit views in the region. Chose a more easterly decent and would not recommend this route.
jimegan - Feb 11, 2008 10:34 am Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2001
Devil PkClimbed with Ed and Richard
MoapaPk - Dec 14, 2005 9:52 pm
Route Climbed: SE ridge Date Climbed: March 6, 2004This peak is geologically unique -- it's made of rhyolite, in a chain of limestone peaks. The Native Americans used obsidian from nearby to make arrowheads. There is still a "pearlite" mine near the base, where one can see hydrated obsidian blown into the neighboring limestone.
cp0915 - Dec 1, 2005 12:09 pm
Route Climbed: SE Ridge Date Climbed: November 27, 2005Despite all the loose stuff on the way up, I really enjoyed this obscure little peak. The views along the ridge and from the summit were phenomenal.