Hike Shenandoah Peak and Ridge View Peak Potosi Mountain BLM, NV

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This pleasant hike on mellow terrain summits two peaks to the west of Goodsprings, NV. They don't seem interesting summits in any way when viewed from the surrounding area, but the views from above are great. Both Shenandoah Peak and Ridge View Peak had only a couple of short Class 2 sections, allowing us to mostly stroll through the grassy desert terrain rather than deal with loose rock, as is often the case. Austin and I parked at Wilson Pass (fine for any car) and headed south to Shenandoah Peak first. This would be the easier of the two peaks, mostly due to the vertical gain. There was an animal trail for the first half mile or so, but then the sloping ridge served as a perfectly obvious route. Halfway up was a cliff band we were able to mostly avoid with a single Class 2 section among a short, steep slope. The last half mile was along the summit ridge leading to Shenandoah Peak, where we could see Devil Peak and the other Stateline Hills area summits.

Back at Wilson Pass, we headed north along a short-lived slope before making it to the gradual ridge that would lead us to Ridge View Peak. Along the way we were able to avoid a couple of minor cliff bands, but found one Class 2 (2+ maybe?) spot that we decided was much easier to just climb over than try to wrap around. Ahead we could see a steeper section with some rocky terrain that likely wouldn't cause problems, but would be steeper and slightly out of character for the rest of the hike. We stuck to the ridge crest and were able to avoid this rocky terrain, emerging above onto a delightful meadow-like setting. There was very little vertical gain from here to Ridge View Peak, and the ridge's broadness gave a unique sensation of feeling like we were very high up on something that resembled more of a mesa or island than a peak. The way the slopes on either side fell away along with the golden sunset lighting might have made this seem more interesting than it really was, but I felt like I wanted to frolick through the grasses. We could see Mount Potosi, Kingston Peak, and others. Nice perspective of the other peaks in the area.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Shenandoah Peak

5863 ft

926 rise

Ridge View Peak

6716 ft

745 rise

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From Wilson Pass, view toward Shenandoah Peak.

Looking back toward Wilson Pass (my car above Austin), Ridge View Peak's false summit visible top left.

Shenandoah Peak on the left.

Along the obvious and pleasant ridge.

A single Class 2 section among a steep section of the hike.

Steep section with a Class 2 move.

Looking back above the steep section, Ridge View Peak and Mount Potosi top right.

Summit ridge to Shenandoah Peak.

Shenandoah Peak on the right.

Shenandoah Peak ahead.

Shenandoah Peak summit, view south. Little Devil Peak on the right.

Shenandoah Peak summit, view southeast. Devil Peak on the right.

Back at Wilson Pass, view back at Shenandoah Peak.

Along the ridgeline leading to Ridge View Peak. You can see the steep section leading to the false summit in the center.

View back as we progress along the ridge, Shenandoah Peak top center.

Class 2 cliff band, likely avoidable if you don't want to do it.

Nearing the steep section.

Looking back as we head up the steep section. Shenandoah Peak top right. Any scrambling obstacles along the ridge crest were totally avoidable.

We emerged above the steep section onto this lovely ridgeline.

Looking back, Devil Peak in the distance behind Austin, Clark Mountain top right.

Ridge View Peak ahead.

Mount Potosi to the north.

Close-up toward Austin hiking back along the ridge.

Ridge View Peak summit, Nopah Range visible in the distance.

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