I am born and raised here in Las Vegas. As a child I would dream about being on the top of Sunrise ( Frenchman's) I just never knew there was a trail. I think I found out when I was 60. Thank you for doing the hard work.
It's wild that you dreamed about being up there as a kid! You must have seen Las Vegas change a lot over the years! I'm glad I was able to at least give you a virtual tour. It's a really hard hike. I've done it twice, and I'm not gonna do it again, lol 😆. Thanks for watching.
I always use at least one pole on every hike, feels part of me now to be honest. The curse of any hike is false summits but always good to know they are there, so you are nor disappointed. Looked a steep up in parts and that false summit where the heart of rocks were must have been a killer when you saw what was still to do. Amazing effort to get to the top and the view was spectacular, never knew LV was so big either! Cheers Alan
Yeah, I have always had hiking Poles. I just never bring them. Certain hikes just really need them. Yeah, this is a steep slippery sucker of a hike! The false summit is insane on this one for sure, lol. Las Vegas is actually a pretty good-sized city with around 2 million people living here. Thanks for watching Alan!!
That's quite the climb! Yes, all those loose rocks would make for a very slippery climb. Glad the trail is nice and wide so you have some options. Wow, that's a bad false summit, lol. That's a pretty steep climb even after all that - no wonder it's a difficult trail. You did a wonderful job getting to the top! Good hike brother!
Yeah, it's is a pretty crazy local hike! You really have to work hard to get these killer views of Las Vegas! I'm glad I came back to do it after all these years to film it! Thanks, Josh!
Yeah it's pretty intense! It's crazy how much elevation you gain in such a short period of time. And on top of that it's slow moving and slippery. Thank you so much for checking out another video of mine! 🙂
Wow that looks steep, I would have been so upset at the false summit haha 😂 always hate those. That’s quite the false summit too, but the view as you came over was amazing. Stunning views from that summit! Well done for this one I imagine it really is a tough one.
Yeah, this sucker was steep for sure! You're right about the false summit, that' was a crazy one! Definitely a really hard hike that you have to use much caution because of how slippery it is. The view of the Las Vegas Valley at the top is amazing though. Thank you so much for watching.
I'm 65 and it was my first hike since doing Gold Strike last year. It's more of a pace hike in that you adjust for the steep grade and loose rock fields rather than try to charge ahead. I was going to say if your younger maybe you can do that but with all the loose rock, probably constant focus on where you are stepping is the main thing. Some of it was fairly easy but steep. The challenge areas were mainly in the washed out places and steel loose grades. For me the first 1/3 was pretty easy, next 1/3 difficult and last 1/3 pretty easy again at a slow pace. Fun hike though with great views. As an older person the downhill grade coming back was hard on the knees but a lot faster easier pace. Go slow because with all the big loose rocks a miss step could end badly.
I don't think there would be anyway I could do a hike that now and good you took the hiking poles, going down is hard on the knees and with that loose gravel a wise choice, must admit that is an amazing view of Vegas from the summit, take care Eric till the next adventure
Yeah, this hike is very sketchy. Definitely not for everybody and not one I would do regularly because of the difficulty. But it is an awesome hike, and I'm glad I got to do it again after 10 years. Thank you so much, Craig. I really appreciate it, brother.
First time subscriber from the West Indies. Did hiking in my earlier years, this hike you doing on Frenchman Mountain Trail🤩🤩😁😁😁😁🤩🤩. Possibly 2025 / 26, would love to attempt AND complete it! And that...THAT VIEW OMG! Are there any hiking groups in Las Vegas / in Nevada I could network with to do this journeying adventure? Awesome segment! Hope you'll have content videos coming soon! Cheers!
The hike is definitely hard, but the view is pretty amazing! If I were you, I would look up Facebook hiking groups in Las Vegas. That's a good way to meet local hikers. Thank you so much, my friend, for watching and subscribing! Right now. I'm putting out a new video every week, and lately It's been a lot of Las Vegas area hiking trail videos.
Yeah, this is a no joke kind of hike. It's not for everybody, and it's not one I want to do regularly either, lol. But I'm glad I did it a second time, and I was able to bring everybody along with me.Thank you so much, Lance. I really appreciate it.
This was one of the very first hikes I did when I first moved to Vegas. It whooped my butt 😅- definitely do not do this trail without boots and poles. I gave up after that first false summit; would love to return again to finish it.
Yeah, this hike is pretty much no joke! You definitely have to be prepared for it. At least now you know what to expect next time! You will be happy once you conquer Frenchman! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
Just finished this hike today, about 85 degrees at the start and just over 90 when I finished. Didn't have poles, but wish I did. This was a really tough hike.
Yeah you're right the landscape does look like the moon lol. Nevada is a great state and I can see why you miss it. Thanks for checking out this video my friend.
that was an amazing yet challenging hike Eric. Looked awesome out there, quite a climb and great views of Vegas. Yep, taking a new hiker on such a challenging hike would definitely not be a good choice . Awesome accomplishment!
Yeah, it's pretty crazy to hike up over 2000 feet of elevation in 2.2 miles. Then, on top of that, it's very rocky and slippery. But as you can see the reward of the hike is pretty amazing for the challenge. Thank you so much Nicole!
Yeah, this was a pretty challenging hike, but you are really truly rewarded with the views at the end! Thank you so much for checking out this video, my friend!
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I am born and raised here in Las Vegas. As a child I would dream about being on the top of Sunrise ( Frenchman's) I just never knew there was a trail. I think I found out when I was 60. Thank you for doing the hard work.
It's wild that you dreamed about being up there as a kid! You must have seen Las Vegas change a lot over the years! I'm glad I was able to at least give you a virtual tour. It's a really hard hike. I've done it twice, and I'm not gonna do it again, lol 😆. Thanks for watching.
Another excellent video Eric! This Peak looks super Cool!!
Thank you so much! It's a great challenge and an awesome hike! Much appreciated 🙏.
I always use at least one pole on every hike, feels part of me now to be honest. The curse of any hike is false summits but always good to know they are there, so you are nor disappointed. Looked a steep up in parts and that false summit where the heart of rocks were must have been a killer when you saw what was still to do. Amazing effort to get to the top and the view was spectacular, never knew LV was so big either! Cheers Alan
Yeah, I have always had hiking Poles. I just never bring them. Certain hikes just really need them. Yeah, this is a steep slippery sucker of a hike! The false summit is insane on this one for sure, lol. Las Vegas is actually a pretty good-sized city with around 2 million people living here. Thanks for watching Alan!!
That's quite the climb! Yes, all those loose rocks would make for a very slippery climb. Glad the trail is nice and wide so you have some options. Wow, that's a bad false summit, lol. That's a pretty steep climb even after all that - no wonder it's a difficult trail. You did a wonderful job getting to the top! Good hike brother!
Yeah, it's is a pretty crazy local hike! You really have to work hard to get these killer views of Las Vegas! I'm glad I came back to do it after all these years to film it! Thanks, Josh!
That's a really intense hike!
Yeah it's pretty intense! It's crazy how much elevation you gain in such a short period of time. And on top of that it's slow moving and slippery. Thank you so much for checking out another video of mine! 🙂
Wow that looks steep, I would have been so upset at the false summit haha 😂 always hate those. That’s quite the false summit too, but the view as you came over was amazing. Stunning views from that summit! Well done for this one I imagine it really is a tough one.
Yeah, this sucker was steep for sure! You're right about the false summit, that' was a crazy one! Definitely a really hard hike that you have to use much caution because of how slippery it is. The view of the Las Vegas Valley at the top is amazing though. Thank you so much for watching.
I'm 65 and it was my first hike since doing Gold Strike last year. It's more of a pace hike in that you adjust for the steep grade and loose rock fields rather than try to charge ahead. I was going to say if your younger maybe you can do that but with all the loose rock, probably constant focus on where you are stepping is the main thing. Some of it was fairly easy but steep. The challenge areas were mainly in the washed out places and steel loose grades. For me the first 1/3 was pretty easy, next 1/3 difficult and last 1/3 pretty easy again at a slow pace. Fun hike though with great views. As an older person the downhill grade coming back was hard on the knees but a lot faster easier pace. Go slow because with all the big loose rocks a miss step could end badly.
Awesome! I am glad to hear you conquered this and enjoyed it!
Great filming!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🙏.
Hey Eric, great hiking adventure:)
Thank you so much! A bit of a challenge but a beautiful hike to say the least.
I don't think there would be anyway I could do a hike that now and good you took the hiking poles, going down is hard on the knees and with that loose gravel a wise choice, must admit that is an amazing view of Vegas from the summit, take care Eric till the next adventure
Yeah, this hike is very sketchy. Definitely not for everybody and not one I would do regularly because of the difficulty. But it is an awesome hike, and I'm glad I got to do it again after 10 years. Thank you so much, Craig. I really appreciate it, brother.
@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric n/p brother always enjoy tagging along with you on your hikes
First time subscriber from the West Indies. Did hiking in my earlier years, this hike you doing on Frenchman Mountain Trail🤩🤩😁😁😁😁🤩🤩. Possibly 2025 / 26, would love to attempt AND complete it! And that...THAT VIEW OMG! Are there any hiking groups in Las Vegas / in Nevada I could network with to do this journeying adventure? Awesome segment! Hope you'll have content videos coming soon! Cheers!
The hike is definitely hard, but the view is pretty amazing! If I were you, I would look up Facebook hiking groups in Las Vegas. That's a good way to meet local hikers. Thank you so much, my friend, for watching and subscribing! Right now. I'm putting out a new video every week, and lately It's been a lot of Las Vegas area hiking trail videos.
Might need to start carrying climbing rope and a harness if your hikes get any steeper, but I am glad you did so I don't have to. LOL
Yeah, this is a no joke kind of hike. It's not for everybody, and it's not one I want to do regularly either, lol. But I'm glad I
did it a second time, and I was able to bring everybody along with me.Thank you so much, Lance. I really appreciate it.
This was one of the very first hikes I did when I first moved to Vegas. It whooped my butt 😅- definitely do not do this trail without boots and poles.
I gave up after that first false summit; would love to return again to finish it.
Yeah, this hike is pretty much no joke! You definitely have to be prepared for it. At least now you know what to expect next time! You will be happy once you conquer Frenchman! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
Just finished this hike today, about 85 degrees at the start and just over 90 when I finished. Didn't have poles, but wish I did. This was a really tough hike.
Yeah, this is an extremely hard hike! I don't think I could have done it in those temperatures myself. Congratulations, though!
Thanks for bringing us along to your amazing and adventurous experiences over there! Have a wonderful week, stay safe~
Thank you so much, my friend!
Looks like the moon! Love and miss Nevada.
Yeah you're right the landscape does look like the moon lol. Nevada is a great state and I can see why you miss it. Thanks for checking out this video my friend.
brutal !! having to go back down and up again, that really takes some determination to keep going this is amazing thanks for taking us with you
Yeah, it's definitely a tough hike! The views are a great reward, though! Thanks again man!
that was an amazing yet challenging hike Eric. Looked awesome out there, quite a climb and great views of Vegas. Yep, taking a new hiker on such a challenging hike would definitely not be a good choice . Awesome accomplishment!
Yeah, it's pretty crazy to hike up over 2000 feet of elevation in 2.2 miles. Then, on top of that, it's very rocky and slippery. But as you can see the reward of the hike is pretty amazing for the challenge. Thank you so much Nicole!
I got halfway up and said "Fu** this!" 😂
I have an idea where you probably turned around. Thanks for watching!
Imagine what it must be like driving a truck up that trail to service the towers at the summit.
Yeah, you gotta have a powerful truck to go up that! It's pretty sketchy. Thanks for watching my friend!
@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric I was thinking the same, would want to be the repairman walking up ther with equipment if you couldn't drive
Right exactly lol 😆
Great video Eric! It sure looks like a brutal hike but the views sure look worth it! 🏔️
Yeah, this was a pretty challenging hike, but you are really truly rewarded with the views at the end! Thank you so much for checking out this video, my friend!
@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric your welcome! It was a great video!
Do you mind telling me what camera you used for this video? Looking to do some hiking filming myself soon.
I shot this on a GoPro Hero 11 black at 5.3k 60fps. Thank you so much for watching. Let me know if you have any other questions.
How do you hike back down? Thinking about doing this next week
This trail is an out and back. You go down the same way you went up. You just have to go down carefully because it's slippery!