Willow Ridge Arch

H.W. Stockman
Saturday, August 28, 2004

  

The trailhead is reached by the Cold Creek Road on Route 95, northwest of Las Vegas. The last 0.6 miles along the ridge is rough and trailless.

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map

Map with GPS trace

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View N from crest of ridge, on Bonanza Trail.

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View W from crest of ridge

 

 

 

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Looking SW over three intrepids.

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View E toward Bonanza Peak, as we leave trail.

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Looking E; Mack's Peak is rugged mountain to left.

 

 

 

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View SE, as we climb up to the arch.

 

 

 

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Arch. Town of Cold Creek is visible to N.

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More arch, view N.

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I head W to "Peak 3022." This view is east. Mummy Mountain is left of Bonanza Peak; Charleston Peak is visible over right flank.

 

 

 

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Arch

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More arch.

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Heading back; view SW.

 

 

 

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North and South Ram are visible in middle of photo, on skyline.