Valerie NortonFeb 9, 2024

I set out to get to the top of Silver Peak and finished off Red Mountain too. Who could turn down that ridge walk?

New blog post: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2023/12/silver-peak-and-red-mountain.html

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Silver Peak and Red Mountain

Tonopah BLM. Making a way up to the top of Silver Peak, then deciding to climb Red Mountain on the way back. Because it's there!

Valerie NortonFeb 8, 2024

More peak bagging in the Silver Peak Range! Grand views of the edge of the Great Basin and more from atop Rhyolite Ridge.

New blog post: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2023/12/rhyolite-ridge.html

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Rhyolite Ridge

Tonopah BLM. On dirt roads and cross country to a P1k, past some mining and cabin and springs.

Valerie NortonFeb 8, 2024

Just a look around Cave Spring: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2023/12/cave-spring.html

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Cave Spring

Tonopah BLM. A look around a spot of interesting labeling on the map.

Valerie NortonFeb 5, 2024

Now is the time for the long hike up Emigrant Peak!

New blog post here: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2023/12/emigrant-peak-from-emigrant-pass.html

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Emigrant Peak from Emigrant Pass

Tonopah BLM. Hiking through the changing rocks from the pass to the peak with seeping water on the way.