Red Pine is at the north end of the Sheeprock Mountains, near Vernon, south of Lookout Pass. Although I have read little about Red Pine Mountain, I was surprised to find two registers on the summit chalked full of entries. It seems Red Pine has some significance to local families and Boy Scout troops. The route is also surprisingly enjoyable for a basic desert peak.

From wherever you park on the approach road, walk up the road until 6,900 feet or the saddle at 7,057. There seems to be two north ridges to access the upper mountain. As shown on the map, I took the western north ridge. In hindsight, because I saw little evidence of climbers before me, the route most people take is probably the ridge up from the saddle at 7,057. Both ridges looked easy and I would not be surprised if a climbers trail was on the other ridge. The summit ridge must be traversed awhile before you are on the highest point, a surprisingly fun walk.

Red Pine Mountain

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Route:

From Highway 36, take a good gravel road west out of Vernon or the gravel Pony Express Road out of the Faust area. Both merge up before hitting Lookout Pass. Cross over the pass and drop down the hill toward Dugway. Just before the road levels out making a big curve to the south, a sign should point left to "Little Valley". Drive up the Little Valley Road for several miles to the only pass (6,398 feet). From there, a side road cuts left toward Red Pine Mountain. Drive this road as high as you feel comfortable. I chose to stop at 6,800 feet were the road was fairly level and big rocky outcrops in the road ahead looked to damage my truck.

Red Pine Mountain from the Vernon area