Turtlehead Peak - 3.31.2013
Directions to the Turtlehead Peak Trailhead from the entrance to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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A google earth look at the area around Turtlehead Peak. A Class 2 climb that is ~5 miles roundtrip, gaining 2075 feet of elevation.
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Driving past the Calico Hills which are also in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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From the Calico Hills we can see Turtlehead Peak in the distance (left center).
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The Turtlehead Peak Trailhead is located in the Sandstone Quarry Area of the RRCNCA.
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The trail passes by a lot of sandstone rock on the way to the Turtlehead summit.
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Yucca Cactus in bloom.
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Indian Paintbrush.
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Claret Cup Cactus.
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Still working around the sandstone.
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Looking back as we continue toward Turtlehead Peak... Yucca, sandstone and red rock.
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Denali Girl on some of the Class 2 sections of the hike.
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Gaining elevation on the steep hillside and gully leading to the summit ridge.
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The hardest part of the hike is getting to the summit ridge... we are almost there... then an easy walk over to the summit (center).
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From the Turtlehead summit (6285') we are looking across the Calico Hills to Las Vegas.
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