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Charleston Peak

Mountain in Nevada · 11,811 ft

11,811 ft
Elevation
8,261 ft
Prominence
7.5 mi
Hike length one way
36.2717, -115.6956
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Charleston Peak

7.5 mi
one way
4,751 ft
of ascent
8 h 1 min
round trip

The route starts at TRAIL CANYON TRAILHEAD — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

7,749 ft7.5 mi · 11,811 ft

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Photos

Charleston Peak — photo
Wikimedia Commons: 2015-07-13 09 18 45 View of Charleston Peak from the North Loop Trail about 7.3 miles west of the trailhead in the Mount Charleston Wilderness, Nevada.jpg
Charleston Peak — photo
Wikimedia Commons: 2015-07-13 09 19 03 Panorama south and west along the North Loop Trail towards Charleston Peak about 7.3 miles west of the trailhead in the Mount Charleston Wilderness, Nevada.jpg
Charleston Peak — photo
Wikimedia Commons: 2015-07-13 09 20 43 Panorama south and west along the North Loop Trail towards Charleston Peak about 7.4 miles west of the trailhead in the Mount Charleston Wilderness, Nevada.jpg
Charleston Peak — photo
Wikimedia Commons: 2015-07-13 09 21 32 View southwest along the North Loop Trail towards Charleston Peak about 7.4 miles west of the trailhead in the Mount Charleston Wilderness, Nevada.jpg

Parking and starting point

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1TRAIL CANYON TRAILHEADRecommended
parking · east of the peak
7.5 mi on foot · ↑ 4,751 ft · about 8 h 1 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2MARY JANE TRAILHEAD
parking · east of the peak
about 7.7 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Echo Trail
parking · east of the peak
about 7.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Charleston Peak?

Charleston Peak is 11,811 ft above sea level and lies in Nevada. Its prominence is 8,261 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Charleston Peak?

From TRAIL CANYON TRAILHEAD it is about 7.5 mi one way with 4,751 ft of ascent. Expect around 8 h 1 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Charleston Peak?

The nearest parking is TRAIL CANYON TRAILHEAD (east of the peak) — 7.5 mi on foot · ↑ 4,751 ft · about 8 h 1 min round trip. Alternative: MARY JANE TRAILHEAD (east of the peak) (about 7.7 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Charleston Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Charleston Peak is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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