Fossil Peak in Seaman Range BLM, NV

Hike Fossil Peak Seaman Range BLM, NV

Class 2 3.4 miles 2100 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back May 18, 2020
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Fossil Peak ended up being a nice add-on hike. The road to the trailhead was great for mid-clearance vehicles, its only difficulty being brush growing between the double-track that might knock lower cars' bumper. From my parking spot (just a minor pull-off), I headed up a brushy slope and was happy to try out my snake gaiters. This lower elevation peak had me a little scared of rattlers this late in the year, so I was willing to risk looking like a nerd to avoid a bite. I saw no snakes, but was happy to have gaiters because the low brush kept swiping my ankles and I was protected. A mile of brushy walking led to the base of my chosen ascent slope. It quickly got steep and toward the end I had to scramble on Class 2 rockiness. It ended up being pretty fun, and I was happy to have some rocks to play on after a few days of mostly central Nevada brushy peaks. Once on the summit ridge, I headed to the high point, passing potential for Class 3, but easily able to keep the route Class 2. Great 360 degree views. I heard some very loud military-related booms from the base nearby. Lovely.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Fossil Peak
6486 ft
1326 rise

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After leaving my parking spot, I headed through brushy terrain toward Fossil Peak (the left point on the top right).
After leaving my parking spot, I headed through brushy terrain toward Fossil Peak (the left point on the top right).
The pokey looking peak seen here isn't Fossil Peak, just a bump on the ridge. My route leads to the left of it on a humpy ridge.
The pokey looking peak seen here isn't Fossil Peak, just a bump on the ridge. My route leads to the left of it on a humpy ridge.
Starting up the steep slope on the humpy ridge of choice.
Starting up the steep slope on the humpy ridge of choice.
Looking back down my humpy ridge of choice. My car is somewhere in the center of this photo.
Looking back down my humpy ridge of choice. My car is somewhere in the center of this photo.
Some Class 2 along the way.
Some Class 2 along the way.
Looking back at some Class 2 just before reaching the ridgeline.
Looking back at some Class 2 just before reaching the ridgeline.
On the ridgeline, looking northeast toward Fossil Peak.
On the ridgeline, looking northeast toward Fossil Peak.
Looking back along the ridge.
Looking back along the ridge.
Fossil Peak ahead. Sticking to the ridge crest would result in Class 3, but Class 2 exists if you wrap around to the right side.
Fossil Peak ahead. Sticking to the ridge crest would result in Class 3, but Class 2 exists if you wrap around to the right side.
Class 2 to the summit of Fossil Peak.
Class 2 to the summit of Fossil Peak.
Fossil Peak summit, view southwest along the ridge I came up on.
Fossil Peak summit, view southwest along the ridge I came up on.
Mount Irish in the distance.
Mount Irish in the distance.
Crystal Springs, NV on the left somewhere.
Crystal Springs, NV on the left somewhere.

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