Griffith Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Griffith Peak
View of Griffith Peak from the top of Trail Canyon
Highest point
Elevation	11,064 ft (3,372 m) NAVD 88
Prominence	430 ft (131 m)
Geography
Griffith Peak Location in Nevada
Parent range	Spring Mountains
Topo map	USGS Griffith Peak
Climbing
Easiest route	Trail hike

Griffith Peak is located in the Spring Mountains in Clark County of southern Nevada. It is approximately 28 miles (45 km) northwest of the Las Vegas Strip and 3.9 miles (6.3 km) southeast of Mount Charleston.

Griffith Peak is Nevada's 43rd highest peak, and the third highest peak in southern Nevada. It is within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mount Charleston Wilderness and Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Griffith Peak is accessible by two primary trails: the South Loop Trail and the Harris Springs Trail. The South Loop Trail leads directly to the Griffith Saddle from which both Griffith Peak and Mount Charleston are accessible.

Griffith Peak looking toward Las Vegas