Daytrip - Pioche Nevada

This was probably my sixth visit to the area of Pioche. Today, Bob Croke, Jim Herring, Ron Ziance and I made the trip to visit our old friend Harvey Smith. It was just to visit with Harvey and have lunch. Click her for pictures and a description of this visit ... Pioche Nevada - 08/20/2019 Trip Notes. On the way home we made a trip stop at the Cathedral Gorge State Park. Click here for pictures and a description ... Cathedral Gorge State Park - 08/20/2019Trip Notes.

Daytrip - Mary Jane Falls Hike

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On 08/12/2019 four of us attempted this hike of Mary Jane Falls; Bob Croke, Jim Herring, Ron Ziance and myself. Bob and I had hiked it before, but it was a new experience for Jim and Ron. This 3.2 round trip hike climbs up nearly 1,000 feet. As a result, it is quite strenuous, and due to washed out areas of the trail, it is dangerous at times. The whole trail provides outstanding views of Charleston Peak and the surrounding mountains. Click here for pictures and a description of this hike ... Mary Jane Falls - 08/12/2019 Trip Notes.

Daytrip - Bird Spring Petroglyphs

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On 6 August, Robert Croke, Jim Herring and Ron Ziance and I drove south of the Bird Spring Range in search of some petroglyphs. Using a map that I had received several years ago from Kathy Pool, we were able to find them without too much difficulty. Click here for pictures and a description of this trip ... Bird Spring Petroglyphs.

Daytrip - Cathedral Rock at Mt. Charleston

This was my third hike attempt of Cathedral Rock. This was the last day of Christina's two week visit. It was a beautiful sunny day with a relatively strong breeze that made it 15 degrees cooler than in the city. It was in the mid 80's vice the 100 plus degrees in the city. Today I only hiked half of the trail, while Jim and Christina hike all the way to the top. Click here for pictures and a description of this hike ... Cathedral Rock Hike at Mt. Charleston - 07/30/2019 Hike Notes.