Indecision Peak (East Approach) - 4/13/21

Sandstone & Monument Peaks from Indecision Peak

Fourteen on Indecision Peak

The Ascent Ridge

Starting out First Creek Trail

They're baa-aack! The strenuous hikers are back in force from the pandemic year. Two of the Six with Sticks, Jerry and Cheryl, led a group of AtBF's strongest hikers up the east side of Indecision Peak and there were smiles everywhere! These hikers had been hiking in their small pods over the year and were still in good condition. That's no easy task! When the first hike out of the gates is Indecision Peak east side, it is a true test of everyone's personal exercise regimen! The hike begins at the First Creek Trailhead on SR 159. About a mile up the First Creek Trail, the route forks to the left and begins a steep climb up an ancient rockslide at the base of Indecision Peak. At the top, the route transitions to the more solid ridge with a trail and brush accompanying the climb. After that, well, scrambling. Need I say more?

Starting up Ancient Rockslide

Starting up Ascent Ridge

Archive View (2012) from below Peak Cairn

Interesting Route

We had 14 people show up yesterday! Everyone was so happy to get back to it and glad to see each other again. But it did make it a little harder for Jerry and me as leaders as the group stretched out with a few struggling. We had to be sure they knew which way to scramble through. But we made it up and back without major incident. Just a few slips on loose dirt and minor scrapes. Wind started just as we got out of the harder stuff. It was a really good day and nice to see everyone. We got some great photos, too.

Cheryl

(I would just like to say that Jerry and Cheryl are two of the best hike leaders in Las Vegas!)

Rabbit Hole?

Reaching the Peak Area

Happy Gang!

Starting Down Ridge

The gang reached the peak and took summit photos. Behind the sandstone peak rises Indecision Point, a pointy pyramid-like limestone counterpart. Reaching the sandstone peak from the west includes this point where the route then starts to drop significantly to the Indecision Peak cairn. After a nice break on the peak, the gang's east side descent begins ... carefully down all the steep scrambling and slippery stuff. Congratulations to all who attended! And, welcome back to group hiking!

Stats: 5.8 miles; 2850' gain; 6 hours

Scrambling Down

Down the Rockslide

Jerry leads them Down the Rockslide