RaymondShevsky - Dec 19, 2013 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008
Where it all started
First time of many was via the class 2 tourist route from the Sandstone Quarry pullout. The best route is from Calico Basin, ascending Brownstone Canyon and gaining the main ridge from the back. Probably the most visited peak in the Las Vegas area, but I'll always have a soft spot for Turtlehead as it was my first U.S. summit.
bradhannon - Mar 14, 2013 1:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
I climbed this one day in February, 2003. I don't remember the date. A nice, warm day.
myles - Feb 2, 2013 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Jan 27, 2013
Nice day out
Stole away during a work trip to Vegas for this nice hike. Sleet, snow, high winds and sun made for a fine day out. Someone posting here called it "boring" ..: well, it ain't technical but said person's a fucking philistine.
Tracy - Jan 12, 2013 3:09 am Date Climbed: Jan 11, 2013
from Sandstone Quarry
Hiked this one with John Tennert on a beautiful crisp winter day (temps right around freezing).
Climbed solo via the trail and descended via the West Gully route. There is a fun contrast between the wilderness and the city from the top!
Steve625 - Nov 7, 2012 6:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2012
View
View across Red Rock is stunning
Walkoutnow - Aug 6, 2012 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
Nice getaway
Cool little hike and getaway from the strip. Can even pick your own trail for a bit of scrambling up the wash. Been to vegas many times and never ventured out there, definitely worth it!
Ruvicha - Apr 8, 2012 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2009
Beats the Strip
Tired of the Strip? Head to Red Rock Canyon NCA, go up Turtlehead, look down on Las Vegas and smile, knowing you're in a better place.
montanachris - Mar 19, 2012 11:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2012
The best part of my trip to Vegas
The contrast of terrain to my home in the Southern Appalachians was very refreshing...I only wish that I could've hit up a couple more summits in the area.
milbucksfans - Feb 21, 2012 10:57 pm Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2011
First peak!
My wife and I made this our very first mountain hike and our first peak as well. Got a bit lost on the descent but still an extraordinary day!
jonnoll - Feb 11, 2012 12:16 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2010
Jog up Turtlehead
Jogged up to the top and ran back down.
philadendron - Feb 6, 2012 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2006
Fun and great views
Nice scramble up the wash to the ridge. Great views.
Again on 1/7/08, with dramatic clouds and snow at the top.
Again on 6/11/10, with my sister to "welcome" her new husband to Vegas.
Again in 2012 with some friends.
Again on 11/15/14 as part of loop of Red Cap, Grey Cap, and Turtlehead. I approached Turtlehead from Brownstone Basin and slogged up the back to reach the summit.
Again on 11/22/14 as part of a loop of Red Cap and Turtlehead.
byates - Dec 14, 2011 11:43 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2011
Stuck in Vegas, found someything to do.
Snowed the day before, about 4" near the summit, nice little hike when needing a hike while stuck in a hellhole like Vegas.
EKassan - Dec 5, 2011 11:19 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2005
It's a summit
How sad that this is the only peak in Red Rock with an official trail to the summit ... it also happens to be one of the most boring.
LincolnB - Dec 3, 2011 9:32 am Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2010
Xmas escape
Escaped for the morning from Christmas with the in-laws in Vegas. Nice hike -- apparently the only non-technical peak in Red Rock so sees a lot of use. Tried scrambling up First Canyon a few days later but got stuck near the top.
jtellis - Oct 28, 2011 10:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2011
First of two peaks on the day
I got a late start on the day, as it was almost noon when I began. When I saw the amount of cars at the parking area (nearly the entire lot was full) I almost turned around...but I'm glad I didn't. While I didn't get a chance to enjoy solitude, it seems that more than 90% of people barely make it beyond the first hundred yards of the trailhead. I passed less than a dozen people on the way up, and even had the summit to myself for about 20 minutes before a couple more people joined me. Great views in all directions -- and, unlike the view from (most of) the Springs, I had a clear view of Lake Mead. One or two short sections of fun, easy scrambling and worth the trip. I'm sure it's best enjoyed midweek, early in the morning (I don't think you could pay me to do this on a weekend). Up in 1 hr. 15 min. and down in 45 min., then off to White Rock Spring Peak.
RaymondShevsky - Dec 19, 2013 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008
Where it all startedFirst time of many was via the class 2 tourist route from the Sandstone Quarry pullout. The best route is from Calico Basin, ascending Brownstone Canyon and gaining the main ridge from the back. Probably the most visited peak in the Las Vegas area, but I'll always have a soft spot for Turtlehead as it was my first U.S. summit.
bradhannon - Mar 14, 2013 1:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Great Trail RunThis was a regular for me when I lived in Vegas
jdmorehouse - Mar 13, 2013 1:50 pm
Short but steepI climbed this one day in February, 2003. I don't remember the date. A nice, warm day.
myles - Feb 2, 2013 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Jan 27, 2013
Nice day outStole away during a work trip to Vegas for this nice hike. Sleet, snow, high winds and sun made for a fine day out. Someone posting here called it "boring" ..: well, it ain't technical but said person's a fucking philistine.
Tracy - Jan 12, 2013 3:09 am Date Climbed: Jan 11, 2013
from Sandstone QuarryHiked this one with John Tennert on a beautiful crisp winter day (temps right around freezing).
WOLFrising - Jan 6, 2013 12:03 am
Intro to RRCNCAWinter 2013
Climbed solo via the trail and descended via the West Gully route. There is a fun contrast between the wilderness and the city from the top!
Steve625 - Nov 7, 2012 6:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2012
ViewView across Red Rock is stunning
Walkoutnow - Aug 6, 2012 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
Nice getawayCool little hike and getaway from the strip. Can even pick your own trail for a bit of scrambling up the wash. Been to vegas many times and never ventured out there, definitely worth it!
Ruvicha - Apr 8, 2012 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2009
Beats the StripTired of the Strip? Head to Red Rock Canyon NCA, go up Turtlehead, look down on Las Vegas and smile, knowing you're in a better place.
montanachris - Mar 19, 2012 11:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2012
The best part of my trip to VegasThe contrast of terrain to my home in the Southern Appalachians was very refreshing...I only wish that I could've hit up a couple more summits in the area.
milbucksfans - Feb 21, 2012 10:57 pm Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2011
First peak!My wife and I made this our very first mountain hike and our first peak as well. Got a bit lost on the descent but still an extraordinary day!
jonnoll - Feb 11, 2012 12:16 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2010
Jog up TurtleheadJogged up to the top and ran back down.
philadendron - Feb 6, 2012 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2006
Fun and great viewsNice scramble up the wash to the ridge. Great views.
Again on 1/7/08, with dramatic clouds and snow at the top.
Again on 6/11/10, with my sister to "welcome" her new husband to Vegas.
Again in 2012 with some friends.
Again on 11/15/14 as part of loop of Red Cap, Grey Cap, and Turtlehead. I approached Turtlehead from Brownstone Basin and slogged up the back to reach the summit.
Again on 11/22/14 as part of a loop of Red Cap and Turtlehead.
byates - Dec 14, 2011 11:43 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2011
Stuck in Vegas, found someything to do.Snowed the day before, about 4" near the summit, nice little hike when needing a hike while stuck in a hellhole like Vegas.
EKassan - Dec 5, 2011 11:19 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2005
It's a summitHow sad that this is the only peak in Red Rock with an official trail to the summit ... it also happens to be one of the most boring.
LincolnB - Dec 3, 2011 9:32 am Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2010
Xmas escapeEscaped for the morning from Christmas with the in-laws in Vegas. Nice hike -- apparently the only non-technical peak in Red Rock so sees a lot of use. Tried scrambling up First Canyon a few days later but got stuck near the top.
jtellis - Oct 28, 2011 10:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2011
First of two peaks on the dayI got a late start on the day, as it was almost noon when I began. When I saw the amount of cars at the parking area (nearly the entire lot was full) I almost turned around...but I'm glad I didn't. While I didn't get a chance to enjoy solitude, it seems that more than 90% of people barely make it beyond the first hundred yards of the trailhead. I passed less than a dozen people on the way up, and even had the summit to myself for about 20 minutes before a couple more people joined me. Great views in all directions -- and, unlike the view from (most of) the Springs, I had a clear view of Lake Mead. One or two short sections of fun, easy scrambling and worth the trip. I'm sure it's best enjoyed midweek, early in the morning (I don't think you could pay me to do this on a weekend). Up in 1 hr. 15 min. and down in 45 min., then off to White Rock Spring Peak.
hightinerary - Aug 9, 2011 7:38 am
Escape from Las VegasI hiked it twice in April 2001.
MissH - Jul 4, 2011 12:26 am Date Climbed: May 8, 2009
Not sure when I did thisThis is a favorite hike of mine at Red Rock.
calipidder - Mar 13, 2011 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Nov 24, 2009
From Sandstone QuarryFun peak, glad to finally have a chance to do this one.