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Tracy - Jan 17, 2015 1:55 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2015
from where the powerline road crosses the ridgeI hiked this one with Steven Stembridge. Breezy cool conditions
calipidder - Nov 27, 2012 9:02 pm Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2012
From the old powerline roadCut off a bit of the north approach by wheeling along the old powerline road to the ridge.
jtellis - Nov 19, 2012 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
Wonderful, isolated desert peakAbout 7 1/2 months prior (on 4/1/12) I attempted Shenandoah, not knowing that the driving directions contain a small but crucial error (see my note in the comments section if you want to take the northern approach). Despite eventually bailing that day, I discovered an excellent, lengthy alternative route that I finally completed now that the cool weather has returned.
By scrambling up a ridge far to the south of Shenandoah, you find yourself directly south of the peak, separated from it by a bowl-shaped valley. However, you can follow a long, horseshoe-shaped ridge that heads west/northwest before turning back to the east as you near the peak. The ridge traverses about 5 sub-peaks along the way, and passes by a number of abandoned mines. The majority of the ridgewalk follows a scat-covered herd path, and the views are amazing throughout the entire walk. One of the most serene, peaceful desert hikes I've found. Appx. 3 or 4 miles each way -- but the hike goes by quite quickly, as the ascent is rather gentle after the first mile or so. Highly recommended; can't believe more people don't explore this area.
cp0915 - Apr 4, 2007 2:03 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2007
Northeast ridgeAfter supposing this to be a lame peak, I'd put it off for the last few years. Granted the hike is quick and elementary, but the views are sublime and the summit is serene. I had to pry myself off the top.
About an hour car-to-car.
redsplashman23 - Apr 1, 2007 11:58 am Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2007
From the NorthHiked with the LVMC. Great hike with great views.