Topo and GPS tracks for todays outing. 4.5 miles and about 2600ft of gain from Lake Mead Blvd just east of Vegas.

Frenchman is the prominent peak visible to the east from almost anywhere in the Las Vegas valley. (This shot is from down in Henderson)

Looking up at the peak on the drive down Lake Mead Blvd.

Lake Mead Blvd ascended to a saddle between Frenchman and Sunrise Mountians. The trailhead (with parking for a half dozen or so vehicles) was near the apex of the summit.

Prepping for the hike. A truck with a couple with a dog pulled up while I was prepping and headed out just behind me. Cool this morning but not as cold as it was earlier in the week.

The Frenchman ridge has some interesting geology. (The strata in the area is the same as the rocks at the bottom of the Grand Canyon- but most notable rocks in the lowlands appeared to be beer bottle glass.)

Starting up the first hill- which seemed steep until I would see the latter portions of the route.

The road topped out and then dipped a bit before starting the next leg up.

Losing a little hard earned elevation. The canyon was shaded and cool and wasn holding bits of snow from last weeks storm.