The Resting Springs Range is designated wilderness and, as such, is no longer accessible by motorized vehicles. However there is a 'road' that is legally useable for vehicular traffic. Wilderness roads, such as this one, are termed "Cherry Stems". Many wilderness areas do not have them and we consider ourselves lucky to have this access.
Mines everywhere. They were a determined bunch of men.
The soft folds of these mountains are so pretty.
Our road was this zigzag. The peak of Mount Charleston in the Spring Mountains is covered with snow.
A little rough but far better protection from the elements than most miners had.
We had hoped to be able to go all the way through but...... This rocky drop wasn't so bad but the next one downhill was about 10' and it got worse from there.
What a lovely view!
On our return we looked for and found 12-mile spring which is hidden in this thicket.
The mountains were boldly striped.
