New Peak

Calico Basin

A beautiful view of Gray Cap Peak
Gray Cap
Volcanic rock frames a view Gray Cap Peak
Framed
A beautiful Blue Sky with Chem Trails
Blue Sky
Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area.
Red Rock Canyon
New Peak is one of the summits in the Calico Basin section of Red Rock Canyon
New Peak
The Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae
Desert Tortoise
Red Aztec Sanstone in the Calico Basin
Sandstone
New Peak is in the La Madre Mountain Wilderness Area
La Madre Mountain
Also called El Hijo, which is Spanish for “the son.”
El Hijo
Red Rock National Conservation Area features world-class climbing and hiking
Red Rock Canyon
This sandstone paradise is called the Calico Hills
Calico Hills
The Trailhead starts at the Kraft Mountain parking area
Trailhead

Calico Basin > New Peak

New Peak is one of the summits in the Calico Basin section of Red Rock Canyon and is an enjoyable scrambling route with excellent views of Calico Basin and the surrounding peaks. This is they gray mountain on the west side of Kraft Mountain. New Peak is in the La Madre Mountain Wilderness Area and is also known as El Hijo, Spanish for “the son.” Gloves may come in handy on this hike.

Calico Basin Recreation Area is a popular rock climbing, hiking destination within the larger Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area that spans 5,700 acres. Fragile and rare springs are found throughout the area, which is filled with giant sandstone formations. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is one of Southern Nevada’s most popular outdoor recreation destinations.

Trailhead📍Location

 

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