I started at the Robb Drive entry and worked my way up the very steep ridge. The path was dry for the first half to 2/3rds, and after was muddy on the west side and snowy on the east. I made a point to go off-trail and get some practice in with my ice axe and crampons. It took about 5 hours round trip, and while it wasn't some monumental feat, I forgot lunch and was reminded of my rules of mountaineering:
1. It's always bigger than it looks.
2. It's always farther than it looks.
3. It's always steeper than it looks.
4. It's always harder than it looks.
Just drove up this time. Very brisk New Year's afternoon
RNOHKR - Jan 20, 2018 5:55 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2017
Robb + Ridge
Trail from Robb Drive, left at fork up steep ridge to "five points", crossed road then up the AT&T Ridgeline to summit. Took a slightly different route down to mix it up. Great views in all directions. 8.8 Miles R/T.
fedak - Jan 14, 2018 12:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 13, 2018
From Diamond Ridge Road
3000' of gain from the residential cul-de-sac at the end of Diamond Ridge Rd.
trexkerry - Sep 5, 2016 5:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2016
Easy drive up
Drive up very good quality road to summit, went to lower summit first by mistake, then drove over to higher summit.
Toneloc - Nov 16, 2015 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2015
Robb Dr. route
Great climb, really steep in sections, lots of deer. Worth the effort.
surgent - Oct 3, 2014 12:08 am Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2014
Cold and gray
Drove a rental Toyota Corrolla to within a mile of the top. The r/t hike took 45 minutes. The day was cloudy, breezy with drizzle, so I didn't want to chance the roads any more than I had to in my little car. Despite the conditions, I enjoyed this peak.
MountainTrekker - Jun 6, 2014 11:48 pm Date Climbed: Feb 8, 2013
North Side
Got off 395N near Cold Springs, there's an empty parking lot on the left side of highway. Parked there and trekked up the north ridges which eventually came to trail. A clear day, enjoyed a solo summit with the ipod and poles.
Rode up in a rental car with 3 other peakbaggers via Peavine Road. Sighted with a level to confirm that western summit is 10 to 15 feet higher. Tagged both anyway.
I hiked this mountain on a much longer route than I probably needed to take. I went up the power line trail which was very steep. I returned down the dirt road. The view of Reno and Stead is pretty sweet. Because the hike is all on dirt roads instead of hiking trail I would recommend just driving to the top. This hike kind of annoyed me actually.
Reuben Shams Parker - Feb 28, 2022 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2022
February Climb with some Snow ClimbingI started at the Robb Drive entry and worked my way up the very steep ridge. The path was dry for the first half to 2/3rds, and after was muddy on the west side and snowy on the east. I made a point to go off-trail and get some practice in with my ice axe and crampons. It took about 5 hours round trip, and while it wasn't some monumental feat, I forgot lunch and was reminded of my rules of mountaineering:
1. It's always bigger than it looks.
2. It's always farther than it looks.
3. It's always steeper than it looks.
4. It's always harder than it looks.
wannabepeakbagger - Jan 1, 2019 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2019
Drive-up....Just drove up this time. Very brisk New Year's afternoon
RNOHKR - Jan 20, 2018 5:55 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2017
Robb + RidgeTrail from Robb Drive, left at fork up steep ridge to "five points", crossed road then up the AT&T Ridgeline to summit. Took a slightly different route down to mix it up. Great views in all directions. 8.8 Miles R/T.
fedak - Jan 14, 2018 12:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 13, 2018
From Diamond Ridge Road3000' of gain from the residential cul-de-sac at the end of Diamond Ridge Rd.
Driving up Peavine Rd is cheating :)
Pics and commentary are here.
trexkerry - Sep 5, 2016 5:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2016
Easy drive upDrive up very good quality road to summit, went to lower summit first by mistake, then drove over to higher summit.
Toneloc - Nov 16, 2015 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2015
Robb Dr. routeGreat climb, really steep in sections, lots of deer. Worth the effort.
surgent - Oct 3, 2014 12:08 am Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2014
Cold and grayDrove a rental Toyota Corrolla to within a mile of the top. The r/t hike took 45 minutes. The day was cloudy, breezy with drizzle, so I didn't want to chance the roads any more than I had to in my little car. Despite the conditions, I enjoyed this peak.
MountainTrekker - Jun 6, 2014 11:48 pm Date Climbed: Feb 8, 2013
North SideGot off 395N near Cold Springs, there's an empty parking lot on the left side of highway. Parked there and trekked up the north ridges which eventually came to trail. A clear day, enjoyed a solo summit with the ipod and poles.
ericnoel - Jul 28, 2013 8:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
PeavineDrove to the top.
McCannster - Oct 12, 2012 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2012
Drove almost to topParked just a couple minutes below the summits, tagged both. Fine view of Reno, a little chilly and windy on top.
de - Apr 15, 2012 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2012
Long way via powerline trailW/ Cynthia and Mac
JonathanHeywood - Jan 19, 2012 5:21 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2012
Windy DayDrove around half way up Peavine Road and then hiked the rest of the way to the top. Quite windy on top.
Dundeel - Sep 13, 2011 8:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2011
Drive UpRode up in a rental car with 3 other peakbaggers via Peavine Road. Sighted with a level to confirm that western summit is 10 to 15 feet higher. Tagged both anyway.
WhiteInVermont - Sep 17, 2010 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2010
Hiked itI hiked this mountain on a much longer route than I probably needed to take. I went up the power line trail which was very steep. I returned down the dirt road. The view of Reno and Stead is pretty sweet. Because the hike is all on dirt roads instead of hiking trail I would recommend just driving to the top. This hike kind of annoyed me actually.
WML - Mar 6, 2010 1:57 am
yaaaay trail runninggood trail running area, nice views of le BLC
granjero - Mar 3, 2010 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2007
And the Fastest Way!Is via horsepower! Ascended via Yamaha WRF250, but brought the skis the following March and made some turns on the upper bowl.
granjero - Mar 3, 2010 9:14 pm Date Climbed: Feb 11, 2006
A bit shorter......to ride your bike. Fantastic 36 mile loop from NW Reno.
granjero - Mar 3, 2010 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2004
A long walk......from UNR! But a fast descent thanks to lots of running.
SKI - Dec 30, 2009 10:10 pm
Fun times near homeMy big brother and his wife took me up the trail. Gave me a camelpack that I still wear.
Bob Burd - Dec 7, 2009 12:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2009
Drive upNot much trouble, this one. Trip Report