What goes up, must come down.
I really love the hike up to the peak. It's the hike down that I hate. The total hike round trip is a little over 4 miles and took us a little less than 2 1/2 hours. This hike is very strenuous, all uphill to the peak, and we were fortunate to have shade from the surrounding mountains. The trail is well-marked. The terrain is very slippery dirt, loose gravel, and rocks. The hike up is strenuous, but wasn't too hard since it's only about an hour to accomplish. The hike down is very dangerous and it's really easy to lose your footing if you're not paying attention. I'm a fan of this hike, but I do not see myself doing it again any time soon. Besides, we have a lot of other steep hikes in Vegas. It's a good workout to the top.
Enjoy!!! Have Fun!!!
My Garmin GPS Stats:
-2.17 miles to the top. Took us 68 minutes.
-Took us 72 minutes to hike down.
-5666 steps to the top from the trailhead.
-6544 steps from the top back to the trailhead. 878 more steps on the way down.
TIP #1: Bring a good pair of hike shoes/boots. Traction and support is required.
TIP #2: Bring enough hydration and snacks for fuel. Do not litter, folks. I will find you.
TIP #3: Do not let the steepness of the trail discourage you. The trail looks a lot steeper than it actually is.
TIP #4: The parking lot and trailhead address on Yelp is right on. Look for the metal gate (see pics).
TIP #5: Views include the entire valley and the strip.