FoGB is investigating the possibiliy of offering more challenging hikes in 2026. The hikes will be include the peaks and ridges of Gold Butte. These hikes will be day wilderness hikes, often with significant elevation gains, off trail, and amoung loose rocks. To participate in these hikes you must have recent experience doing hikes of this type. For South Virgin peak we will meet at the FoGB Visitor Center in downtown Mesquite. From there we will take my jeep, (hike limited to 4 unless someone else has a jeep), to the trailhead. The hike is then 3 miles with 400 feet of elevation gain amoung loose rocks for part of the climb. Once to the top, (8,000 Feet), you will have fantastic 360 degree views of the surrounding area. On the drive up your views will be transformed from desert to an alpine forest.

Gold Butte National Monument is primitive and has no services of any kind. Hikers must bring and carry their own water, food, sunscreen, and basic forst-aid items. You will be required to sign a FoGB risk agreement prior to leaving for the hike.

For Questions,

Mike Lyons
847 508-6224
Mjlyons87@gmail.comp