
Starting along the Bristlecone Trail.

Jogging along the trail.

The official Bristlecone Trail heads to the right out of frame, this log keeping hikers on track. We returned via the trail on the right (the purple line on the attached map), but the steep ascent route we would take heads past the log.

Social trail leading away from the Bristlecone Trail.


Looking back as we ascend the fairly steep social trail up a minor gully.

Approaching a minor saddle at the top of the minor gully.

Looking back from the minor saddle at Austin finishing the first leg of the ascent. The social trail gets steeper now as it ascends the east ridge toward Amargosa Overlook.

Looking back as we ascend the east ridge.

The ridge opens up a bit as we continue to the high point of Amargosa Overlook.

View back along the ridge as we undulate on minor bumps, Mummy Mountain visible behind Austin.

Amargosa Overlook ahead.



Another shot back along the ridge, Mummy Mountain on the right, The Sisters on the left.

Charleston Peak on the right.


Amargosa Overlook ahead.

Amargosa Overlook, view toward Charleston Peak.

Amargosa Overlook, view toward Mummy Mountain (right) and The Sisters (left).

Amargosa Overlook, view west. Maybe heading farther along the ridge would provide better views of the Amargosa Valley below? We decided not to check it out, instead heading back along the ridge from the high point.
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