Thirty minutes into the hike we notice it's more formidable than anticipated.
Climbing is tough and the descent is worse.
City of Henderson below the foothills.
The rewards always outweigh the struggles...and by a wide margin.
A view of Las Vegas from the peak (City of Henderson).
A highlight of Las Vegas from the peak of Red Mountain, at sunrise (Boulder City).
Fortification Hill in Arizona seen from the peak - a distinctive mountain. (See below)
Fortification Hill, behind the 'Big Horn' in the distance, viewed from Black Mountain, Boulder City, Nevada.
Lava Butte, outside Las Vegas, from Black Mountain, Henderson.
Sitting on Lava Butte, after determining our own trail.
A prickly pair on a rough trail.
The Frenchman (left) and Lava Butte again.
A scene from the Frenchman, Las Vegas.
Homeward bound, following a very tricky section.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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