Bighorn Peak is a spectacular desert landmark west of Tonopah, Arizona, and can be easily spotted from 30 miles away when traveling Interstate 10; the peak is located about 4 miles north of the Interstate. Bighorn Peak is the highest mountain in the Bighorn Mountains with an elevation of 3,482 feet, and a prominence of 1,400 feet. This wilderness does not have any roads or trails, but the summit can be attained by following a class 3 route from the south. According to the summit register only 6 parties have visited the summit this year, and the last time was in May. The mountains are surrounded by desert plains.
This was the hardest hike that I have done in Arizona, mostly because of all the Teddy Bear Cholla, but also the steepness, and class 3 rock climbing. The mountain was intimidating as I hiked 2.3 miles across the desert plains toward the southern ridge. It was a thrilling accomplishment to stand on the summit after a hard 4 hour ascent. I even forgot I had OCD.
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Bighorn Peak
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Looking back at my route.
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Bighorn Peak
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Bighorn Peak
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Bighorn Peak
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Looking back at my route.
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The summit.
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Me on the summit.
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Looking west from the summit.
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Looking east from the summit.
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Looking down at my route.
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Looking east from the summit.
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Looking south from the summit.
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Looking east from the summit.
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Looking west from the summit.
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The summit block that I climbed.
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Looking down at my route.
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Bighorn Peak
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Bighorn Peak
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Bighorn Peak
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Bighorn Peak and mining ruins.
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My route from the canal.
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