52.04 Nevada: Kraft Mountain and rock scrambling outside Red Rock Park.
"Excuse me? I'm not coming back to collect you. You're a big girl. Follow the rocks." Behind Jenni (left corner), within the park, is Turtle Head...(not Jenni). See below. This was a first visit to Kraft Mountain despite a number of previous hikes undertaken in the enclosed Red Rock Park, which lies behind the mountain. In fact, we are obviously so observant that we never noticed it although it's in walking distance of the park boundary. (Anyone require advice or directions from us?) Turtle Head Peak, viewed from our trail and the rocks climbed, shares one side of its face with this section of the greater Red Rock district, while the other side can only be viewed from the national park itself. Frankly, we'll return, probably without General MacArthur though, for it's a wonderful place. It's a delight for anyone wishing to climb, scramble and try new moves on the rocks and boulders. Combined with startling formations and exquisite coloring, ...