Near Frenchman Mountain
Looking south from the false summit to the top of Frenchman Mountain
Near Frenchman Mountain
Top of Frechman Mountain, near the geocache
Near Frenchman Mountain
Looking south toward the first incline from the parking lot at Frenchman Mountain trailhead.

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Frenchman Mountain

4.1 (18 Ratings)
A strenuous route up a dirt access road leading to exceptional views of the city.
2.2
mi
Distance
1,913
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Gates surround the radio towers on both peaks. Do not trespass.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.23mi
Distance
1,913ft
Elevation Gain
317ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
4,004ft
High Point
2,408ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
After parking at the base of the access road, hike past the gate and immediately into a steep, uphill climb. The trail continues on BLM land where hiking is allowed but camping is not. Continue mostly uphill for the next mile. Right before the top of the first climb, you'll reach several sets of switchbacks that continue to the top of the saddle. Once atop the saddle, the trail descends for about 0.25 miles before climbing up even higher than before. The second big uphill climb ends with another few sets of switchbacks. After the switchbacks, you reach one peak with several radio towers on top. The trail continues to a second peak about 0.25 miles away. Once you make it to this second peak with the radio towers, you have made it to the top of Frenchman Mountain. Gates surrounding the radio towers restrict any hiking past this point. Once at the peak, enjoy the best views of Henderson and Las Vegas, then follow the trail back the same way you came to get back to the trailhead.

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