October 4, 2009 8:00 AM - 12 attended
Damsel Peak
Calico Basin - Kraft Mtn Trailhead (map)
Damsel Peak (6,977 ft) is very minor Peak since there are no trail to get threre, but most of our hikers have seen this peak on the way to the Red Rock or even from the city.
Its located North of Calico Hills and East of La Madre Peak. You will see twin peak ridge, thats the one.
The view from the peak is gorgeous. The city view from the peak is almost as same view from the La Madre Peak.
This is not an easy hike. Actually, its a hard hike. Total elevation gain and distance is almost double of Turtle Head Peak hike. So, please reconsider before you make RSVP. If you have done Mt.Charleston Peak, Mummy Mtn. or Griffith Peak hike without any trouble, this hike is good for you.
Round trip is about 11 miles and take 7 - 8 hours with slow/moderate speed. About 4,000 ft elevation gain.
Some class 3 scramble with minor exposure.
Bring lots of water, food/snacks, sunglass, sunscreen, cap/hat and rain gear(poncho) even its sunny.
Gloves are good choice since we use hands at several points. Those rocks are lime stone and its sharp.
Trekking pole may helps you a lot if you bring it.
No kids, No dogs, No guest please!
Let's meet at Kraft Mtn. Trailhead @ Calico Basin at 8:00AM.
Stats:
Hike: Damsel Peak - Up and Back (possible make loops around Kraft Mtn.)
Trailhead: Kraft Mtn. Trailhead
Distance: 11+ miles
Total Elevation gain: about 4,000 feet
Elevation peak: 6,977 feet
Time: 7 - 8 hours (Slow/Moderate pace)
Difficulty: 4 - 5
Class: 2 - 3
Brown Stone Basin (Half way to the Peak) Photo Album
Feel free to call me or email me if you have question.
Shin
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Shin
I believe that load is already blocked by BLM since they banned dart road driving around the city (due to dust). We can still walk up on this road for 4 miles, but from North side is brushy and from South side via Brown stone wash is not a fun hike. (scree is too soft to hike)
Thats the reason no many hikers have climbed up this mountain for last few years.Posted October 3, 2009 at 7:36 AM -
Shin
I saw he was carrying a gallon of water (maybe more) for today's hike (Calico Tank Peak). And told me he'll bring more on tomorrow.... I can't imagene how many gallons of water he's gonna bring....
Posted October 3, 2009 at 8:24 PM -
Shin
>Dexter : Don't worry about walkin' in my sleep. I always cookin' in my sleep. My favorite roll is 'Bloody pinky roll'...NOT !
Posted October 3, 2009 at 8:28 PM -
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Shin
As long as its not in glass bottle, you can bring beer or vodka...LOL...
Posted October 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
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ShinEvent HostSuperman, Assistant OrganizerWe got high wind for first couple of miles, but it was not an issue. Actually, we didn't get any wind at Damsel Peak. The weather was perfect. All the hikers were in good shape and nobody drug the group. Completed this hike in 7.5 hours.
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Jerry MacKenzieCrazy CanuckGreat times as usual with Shin and the rest of the group!! Looking forward to the next Shin hike!!
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William SiegalTough, challenging, lengthy with varied terrain and a fantastic cliff face and view from the summit
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Paul KurodaI've gone on four hikes with Shin recently, and they were all great. This new route to Damsel Peak was more interesting than the shorter route I took in 2005.
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kiwiSnow PrincessHmm.... what do we think Damsel Peak??? OMG! We just got to the trailhead Shin... ROFLMAO!!! But I'm glad decided to do this hike, haven't done major hike since "xyz" ;).... Two Thumbs Up!! Thank you Shin.
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Joe RabickExcellent hike (if you disregard the wind). Last climb is tough but the views from the top are very nice.
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James - CWonderful hike! I definitely place it in my top five favorite hikes so far: some sandstones, lime stones, skree, trail, even petroglyphs and of course the peak with an incredible view. Fun group to hike with to boot! Thanks Shin.
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MikeThis hike was awesome. It was long and challenging. The view from Damsel Peak is top notch, and the Indian markings were amazing to see.
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MarianneIt's 12:17 at the moment, and we are at the peak. Im still trying to decide who to push over the edge. I think it'll be Mike... Great hike. So far we haven't gotton blown off the peak, cuz it was wiiiiindy on the way up. Thanks Shin!!!
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A few years ago, I hiked to Damsel Peak with the Las Vegas Mountaineers Club. We drove to the trailhead on a rough dirt road that started near the intersection of Cheyenne and 215. Elevation gain of that hike was less than 2000 feet. I'm looking forward to trying this new route, which involves more hiking and less driving.