Cockscomb Peak

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/8/2/8/event_128798952.jpegCockscomb Ridge is not such a popular name in the Mt.Charleston area, but many hikers in this meetup group might have seen this Ridge. If you have ever hiked Trail Canyon, you can see the sawtooth ridge line on your right side (South) near the Northloop trail junction. Thats the 'Cockscomb'.
It seems hard to climb without using ropes, but there is a scramble route to the top.
From this peak, you can see all 5 peaks (Mt.Charleston, Mummy, Griffith, Fletcher and Harris) surrounding Kyle Canyon.

Since there are some exposure, I don't recommend this hike to anyone who have fear of height. We will take a different route down. Its all class 2, but very steep scree slope.
Bring lots of water, food/snacks, cap/hat, sunglass, sunscreen and gloves.

Since there are lots of loose rocks on this route, I limit the numbers of hikers.

Plan to carpool and riders should chip in $5-$6 for gas.

Stats:
Hike: Cockscomb Peak - closed loop
Trailhead: Trail Canyon Trailhead
Distance: 4.0 miles
Elevation gain: 1,850 feet
Elevation peak: 9,680 feet
Time: 4 - 5 hours
Difficulty: 3
Class: 3

No Kids, No Dogs, No guests, No hikers with fear of height please!

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