Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
Parking is along a dirt road with a signed trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
The path heads directly toward the slopes of Dead Truck Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
Panorama of the Carson River valley from the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
The hike up Dead Truck Canyon follows single track trail beside a dry streambed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
The namesake for Dead Truck Canyon a good distance from any actual roads.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
Upon reaching the fork at the top of the canyon, a steep rocky track climbs toward Prison Hill summit.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
The final half mile stretch toward the summit is a slog up a rocky hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
Views across the Carson Valley toward the High Sierra peaks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
Prison Hill vistas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/07/2025
Reaching the summit of Prison Hill with its panoramic views across the Carson Valley.