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1.9 miles
Distance
1,362 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
3,634 ft
High Point
1,293 ft
Altitude change
2,329 ft
Altitude min
2,341 ft
Altitude start
3,635 ft
Altitude end
13%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
75%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,345 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
Fortification HIll Details
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Riding AreaLake Mead National Recreation Area Nevada
Boulder City, Nevada -
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Local Popularity85 in Hiking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
From www.birdandhike.com/
This is a moderately difficult, 4-mile round-trip hike that follows a use-trail to the summit. The route starts in a wash southeast of Fortification Hill and follows washes and ridges to a basalt headwall, which is passed with a few feet of 3rd-class climbing and a steep, rocky gully. From the top of the gully, the relatively flat trail runs west along the southern edge of the mesa for about 0.6 miles to the summit. The route climbs about 1,400 feet, but most of the elevation gain is in the middle-third of the hike. The views from the top of the mesa are spectacular and include much of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and all of the surrounding mountains.
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From www.birdandhike.com/
This hike is located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the Arizona side of Hoover Dam, about 1 hour southeast of Las Vegas.
From town, drive out towards Hoover Dam, then continue south on Highway 93 over the bridge into Arizona. Take Exit #2 off the highway, turn left, and drive out into the desert using dirt roads (Kingman Wash Road and Fortification Hill Road) to the Fortification Hill Trailhead.
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This is hiking in the desert with an exposed climb.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(36.032950, -114.668970)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortification HIll
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Where is Fortification HIll located?
Fortification HIll is located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area Nevada, Boulder City, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Nevada trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.03295, -114.66897.
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How hard is Fortification HIll?
Fortification HIll is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13%.
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What is the elevation gain for Fortification HIll?
Fortification HIll has 1,362 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,329 ft to 3,634 ft.
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Is Fortification HIll a point to point trail?
Fortification HIll is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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