Parking is at the wide turnout along East Lake Mead Boulevard, where the trail begins behind a gate.
A rocky access road makes up the hike, which is about 4.2 miles round trip.
Enjoy the mild climb at the beginning, which is a warm up to the remainder of the hike.
An idea of the steep grade, pictured here facing Sunrise Mountain to the north.
The steep trail grows even steeper and becomes switchbacks as you approach the false summit.
The small stones on the hike are great at rolling ankles and giving way as you trudge up the inclines!
The peak of Frenchman Mountain viewed from the false summit.
A 300-foot drop in elevation leads to a saddle before the final stretch to the peak.
The steep terrain dropping to the eastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley.
Views over the Las Vegas Valley.
Sunset on Frenchman Mountain.
Las Vegas at night.