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Potosi Mountain is approximately 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Las Vegas in the Spring Mountains of Clark County, southern Nevada, United States. It is also called Double Up Mountain and Olcott Peak. Its main bedrock is limestone.
Potosi Mountain is a huge formation sitting at the Southernmost tip of the Spring Mountain Range of Nevada. There are many little-known adventure routes to explore with incredible scenery, spectacular views and at every difficulty level.
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Potosi Mountain, or Mt. Potosi as it's generally referred to, is the last great giant of the southern Spring Mountains of southern Nevada. When seen from Las Vegas, its hulking presence to the southwest is striking. Its northeast face is a maze of complex ridges and rugged cliffs. Though generally forgotten about by the climbing/hiking/exploring co...
From downtown Las Vegas, take I-15 south toward California. Before long, and before leaving the city, you will come to the highway 160 (Blue Diamond Road) exit. Take the exit and head west. Potosi Mountain is the large mountain to the southwest. Take highway 160 toward Pahrump, home of the world famous Chicken Ranch! When I went, I just got a t-shi...
To my knowledge, backcountry camping is allowed on the mountain without a permit. There are no established campgrounds on Potosi Mountain.
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- 35.96580°N / 115.5003°W
- 8514 ft / 2595 m
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Mount Potosi. Las Vegas, NV. (702) 515-5400. Visit Website. Located in a remote area southwest of Las Vegas, Mt. Potosi is gaining popularity among climbers. New routes are being developed on the limestone cliffs, hence ascent and topographic information is currently limited.
- Las Vegas, NV
- (702) 515-5400
Potosi Mountain, Elevation 8,517ft, is the last high point along the horizon in the Spring Mountains as you’re viewing the skyline from Las Vegas. It’s the “hump” on highway 160 when you’re “going over the hump to Pahrump” from Las Vegas.
Potosi Mountain Summit, Western Cliffs Approach Ridge, Nevada: Experience the summit approach route from Potosi Spring Eastward to the Summit The Potosi Mt Western Cliffs Ridge is not only a spectacular route with views that do not end, but it is also a historical site, the location of Potosi Mine.
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The mountain offers nearly year-round climbing, with sunnier spots like Cactus Joes and Clear Light Cave remaining climbable through much of the winter, while shadier, high-elevation spots like Old Spanish Trail Crags (Story Crags) and 5G remain pleasant on all but the hottest summer days.
