Mount Charleston – Climbing Notes
Mount Charleston – Climbing Notes
Mount Charleston Climbing notes shared by Mountain-Forecast users
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December 22, 2022
Jonathan Silveira from United States
Climbing Mt Charleston when it has snow is very difficult because the rangers close access as soon as it gets the first heavy snow of the year. If you blink, you lose your chance.
Climbing Mt Charleston otherwise is just a matter of being in good shape and having proper supplies (water and food). From the South Loop, I can make it to the ridge in 2 hours, then 2 more hours to the peak.
Starting from Trail Canyon, it took me about 5 hours to get to the peak.
You can start from the North Loop (Deer Creek Rd), but that increases the distance by about 3 to 4 miles if I remember correctly. I believe this is the only way up that is not closed during the winter.
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November 23, 2022
Christopher Brehaut from United States
When it snows it creates a majestic alpine climbing season in Mt. Charleston.
The issue is access. Why is the parking lot at the south loop closed? Where can we park and leave our cars overnight if we want to do a two day trip to Charleston Peak in the winter when it’s covered in snow?
(NOTE: Texts may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
Jonathan Silveira from United States
Climbing Mt Charleston when it has snow is very difficult because the rangers close access as soon as it gets the first heavy snow of the year. If you blink, you lose your chance.
Climbing Mt Charleston otherwise is just a matter of being in good shape and having proper supplies (water and food). From the South Loop, I can make it to the ridge in 2 hours, then 2 more hours to the peak.
Starting from Trail Canyon, it took me about 5 hours to get to the peak.
You can start from the North Loop (Deer Creek Rd), but that increases the distance by about 3 to 4 miles if I remember correctly. I believe this is the only way up that is not closed during the winter.
Christopher Brehaut from United States
When it snows it creates a majestic alpine climbing season in Mt. Charleston.
The issue is access. Why is the parking lot at the south loop closed? Where can we park and leave our cars overnight if we want to do a two day trip to Charleston Peak in the winter when it’s covered in snow?
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