The Red Hills is a small range in central Nevada nestled among the much larger and well known Snake and Schell Creek ranges. It's a short drive from Ely (my home), remote, with lots of good riding and hiking options. Pefect!
I drove out, set camp, and went for a short afternoon exploratory ride. Looking down Spring Valley with the Snake Range on the left. Mt Wheeler distant.
I rode to the top of a shallow pass and was rewarded with this view north into Antelope Valley with the Antelope Range left.
Red Hills
I awoke the next morning to cold temperatures and wispy high clouds. I got out early and quickly spied a wild horse. The first of several I would see during this trip.
The Schell Creek Range
Spring Valley
The Schell Creek Range
I regrouped at camp and let it warm up before setting out to explore the east side of the Red Hills on bike. The Kern Range.
I visited some mining ruins. Lead and Silver were the primary products.
Another view of the Kern Range
A view to the northwest into Antelope Valley with the Antelope Range behind.
An isolated peak. Huge boulders have toppled from its summit!
Hiking day! Some of the Juniper have a lot of character.
Visited more mining ruins near the crest of the range. A mine shaft next to a collapsed cabin.
Another shaft.
A short hike from the ruins brought me to the high point of the range. Views!
Looking back at the summit with an old mine claim post.
Some shafts had warning signs posted at their entrance. Most did not.
Hiking back to camp I noticed footprints heading over to a wash, so I figured I'd follow them. Found this scene.
