GlennD - May 11, 2019 1:09 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2019
West Ridge
Hardest part was the initial climb to gain the ridge. From there the grade mellows out. GPS says it’s 6.7 miles out and back, 3,400 total feet gained if you stick to the ridge top.
T. White - Oct 30, 2018 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2018
Road walk
Met a group of workmen birdwatching near the crest who could hardly believe I'd walked up from the gate and was continuing on to the summit. Didn't see another soul the rest of the way, and the last entry in the register was more than two weeks old! Massive burn scar from last year's fire.
Beautiful weather, cool. Staying right on the crest of the ridge seems to work best. Good views in all directions.
gimpilator - Dec 20, 2016 11:10 am Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2016
28 Peaks in 15 Days
We walked the south road which was snow covered above 7000 feet. I tagged the south peak as well on the way down.
Other peaks we did during this trip include; Cheyenne, Muddy Mountain, Muddy Peak, Virgin, The Orphan, Silica Dome, Cairn, The Sentinel, East Redstone, Redstone, Mystery Cairn, Vista, Hayford, Clark, McCullough, Spirit, Stepladder, Big Maria, False Maria, Black Butte, Chuckwalla, Pinto, Orocopia, Toro, Santa Rosa, and Thomas.
Didn't mind getting the majority of the vertical over with in the first 1.5 miles, but coming down that same section was hell on my knees. Otherwise, felt good and shared the summit with someone who approached via the wash/ridge to the West/Northwest.
fedak - Jan 13, 2014 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Jan 12, 2014
Service Road
Another quick training trip up the brutally graded service road.
Pics/commentary are here.
Very little snow this year and supposedly someone shotgunned up the snowcat that used to be up there. The approach and ridge road had also been regraded since my last trip.
RaymondShevsky - Dec 19, 2013 5:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2013
Service road slog
Steep leg workout in the desert heat!
DougHemken - Apr 2, 2013 12:20 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2013
Pinyons, junipers, cliffs
A beautiful afternoon hike! I was surprised at how few footprints I found!
On the route from the West: Easiest to follow the ridgeline/cliff edge. Although there are a few little ups and downs (including mild third class), the going is easier than wandering among all the trees.
jdmorehouse - Mar 13, 2013 1:37 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2012
From the West
I got a late start and was surprised by how slow going it was. I came down some cliffy areas in the dark.
seano - Oct 15, 2012 10:12 am Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2012
From the northwest
Doing this in the clouds without much beta, we started from just before the "we'll shoot you" buildings on the Potosi Pass road, and ended up finding a class 3 route way on the west end of the west ridge. We (finally) summited in a light snow shower, descended near the old power line, and picked up an old trail back to the car.
jtellis - Mar 25, 2012 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2012
service road
Took the service road up from the gate -- a good leg-burner on the way up to the ridge. Great views in all directions, though the wind was intense and sandstorms began to kick up in the distance. Nobody else around, which was nice. I saw wild horses on the way in, and took a spin through Goodsprings at the end of the hike, which was interesting. Knees are a bit sore -- that steep paved road is really hard on the legs during the descent.
fedak - Feb 11, 2011 2:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2011
Service Road
Couple stretches of the road were still holding a fair amount of ice/snow. (A maintenance truck got stuck in a snowbank while I was on the peak)
Nice clear day and great 360 views from the summit. Damn steep initial stretch of road.
ShinLV - Feb 6, 2011 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2010
3 times from different way
I tried it as an training hike for C2C (Cactus to Cloud) hike. It was good but boaring. So, I have decided to descend the South East Face Canyon and hike back up to the 1st antenna tower then descent different way. Trip Report
Dean - Apr 20, 2009 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2009
Nice day hike
A nice breeze kept the heat at bay. About ten miles from the gate round trip and it took me three hours up and two down. The last two miles are knee killers and I was glad I had trekking poles to save my aging knees. Signed the register that Sacha placed and noticed some familiar names. Great views from up there. I wanted a good workout for some upcoming and longer hikes in Arizona and this one filled the bill perfectly.
lasvegaswraith - Apr 6, 2009 12:28 am Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2009
Look out for the Service Guys
Nice trip up, except for nearly being run down by the service guys near the top. They should be added to Moapa's list of potential hazards.
Followed service road to the top. Nothing logistical. Just a good day out for a hike. Views are very nice in all directions. Evidence of 2005 fire everywhere, but parts are growing back nicely.
Bob Burd - Mar 6, 2008 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2008
From Potosi Spring
After Bridge Mtn in the morning, this one was rather bland. Still, a nice afternoon hike. Trip Report
jimegan - Feb 8, 2008 7:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2000
MT POTOSI
STD RTE FROM WEST
ALSO CLIMBED FROM EAST 11/9/00 AND 5/12/01
Dundeel - Apr 6, 2022 8:22 am Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2022
Speaker PotosiWalked the road from the gate. Saw lots of wild horses near the access road and stopped at the largest gas station I've ever seen.
md - Sep 8, 2019 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2019
Mt. PotosiMt. Potosi
GlennD - May 11, 2019 1:09 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2019
West RidgeHardest part was the initial climb to gain the ridge. From there the grade mellows out. GPS says it’s 6.7 miles out and back, 3,400 total feet gained if you stick to the ridge top.
T. White - Oct 30, 2018 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2018
Road walkMet a group of workmen birdwatching near the crest who could hardly believe I'd walked up from the gate and was continuing on to the summit. Didn't see another soul the rest of the way, and the last entry in the register was more than two weeks old! Massive burn scar from last year's fire.
jdmorehouse - Apr 3, 2018 1:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 2, 2018
3rd TimeBeautiful weather, cool. Staying right on the crest of the ridge seems to work best. Good views in all directions.
gimpilator - Dec 20, 2016 11:10 am Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2016
28 Peaks in 15 DaysWe walked the south road which was snow covered above 7000 feet. I tagged the south peak as well on the way down.
Other peaks we did during this trip include; Cheyenne, Muddy Mountain, Muddy Peak, Virgin, The Orphan, Silica Dome, Cairn, The Sentinel, East Redstone, Redstone, Mystery Cairn, Vista, Hayford, Clark, McCullough, Spirit, Stepladder, Big Maria, False Maria, Black Butte, Chuckwalla, Pinto, Orocopia, Toro, Santa Rosa, and Thomas.
Click here to see the trip report with photos.
philadendron - Apr 13, 2014 1:23 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Via Service RoadDidn't mind getting the majority of the vertical over with in the first 1.5 miles, but coming down that same section was hell on my knees. Otherwise, felt good and shared the summit with someone who approached via the wash/ridge to the West/Northwest.
fedak - Jan 13, 2014 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Jan 12, 2014
Service RoadAnother quick training trip up the brutally graded service road.
Pics/commentary are here.
Very little snow this year and supposedly someone shotgunned up the snowcat that used to be up there. The approach and ridge road had also been regraded since my last trip.
RaymondShevsky - Dec 19, 2013 5:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2013
Service road slogSteep leg workout in the desert heat!
DougHemken - Apr 2, 2013 12:20 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2013
Pinyons, junipers, cliffsA beautiful afternoon hike! I was surprised at how few footprints I found!
On the route from the West: Easiest to follow the ridgeline/cliff edge. Although there are a few little ups and downs (including mild third class), the going is easier than wandering among all the trees.
jdmorehouse - Mar 13, 2013 1:37 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2012
From the WestI got a late start and was surprised by how slow going it was. I came down some cliffy areas in the dark.
seano - Oct 15, 2012 10:12 am Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2012
From the northwestDoing this in the clouds without much beta, we started from just before the "we'll shoot you" buildings on the Potosi Pass road, and ended up finding a class 3 route way on the west end of the west ridge. We (finally) summited in a light snow shower, descended near the old power line, and picked up an old trail back to the car.
jtellis - Mar 25, 2012 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2012
service roadTook the service road up from the gate -- a good leg-burner on the way up to the ridge. Great views in all directions, though the wind was intense and sandstorms began to kick up in the distance. Nobody else around, which was nice. I saw wild horses on the way in, and took a spin through Goodsprings at the end of the hike, which was interesting. Knees are a bit sore -- that steep paved road is really hard on the legs during the descent.
fedak - Feb 11, 2011 2:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2011
Service RoadCouple stretches of the road were still holding a fair amount of ice/snow. (A maintenance truck got stuck in a snowbank while I was on the peak)
Nice clear day and great 360 views from the summit. Damn steep initial stretch of road.
Pics and trip report here.
ShinLV - Feb 6, 2011 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2010
3 times from different wayI tried it as an training hike for C2C (Cactus to Cloud) hike. It was good but boaring. So, I have decided to descend the South East Face Canyon and hike back up to the 1st antenna tower then descent different way.
Trip Report
I also hiked up from Potosi Spring. It was fun clss 2-3 hike.
7.75 mile round trip.
From Potosi Spring trip report
Dean - Apr 20, 2009 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2009
Nice day hikeA nice breeze kept the heat at bay. About ten miles from the gate round trip and it took me three hours up and two down. The last two miles are knee killers and I was glad I had trekking poles to save my aging knees. Signed the register that Sacha placed and noticed some familiar names. Great views from up there. I wanted a good workout for some upcoming and longer hikes in Arizona and this one filled the bill perfectly.
lasvegaswraith - Apr 6, 2009 12:28 am Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2009
Look out for the Service GuysNice trip up, except for nearly being run down by the service guys near the top. They should be added to Moapa's list of potential hazards.
surgent - Apr 7, 2008 3:41 pm Date Climbed: Apr 5, 2008
Good exercise.Followed service road to the top. Nothing logistical. Just a good day out for a hike. Views are very nice in all directions. Evidence of 2005 fire everywhere, but parts are growing back nicely.
Bob Burd - Mar 6, 2008 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2008
From Potosi SpringAfter Bridge Mtn in the morning, this one was rather bland. Still, a nice afternoon hike. Trip Report
jimegan - Feb 8, 2008 7:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2000
MT POTOSISTD RTE FROM WEST
ALSO CLIMBED FROM EAST 11/9/00 AND 5/12/01