The hike to the top of the Bombo's Pond Peak requires a short steep climb followed by some trail-less scrambling, though it leads to a perspective offering expansive views across the mountainous and mine filled landscape bordering Death Valley's eastern edge.
The area around Bombo's Pond was formerly a mining area - the remains of a mill on the mountainside can be accessed via a short trail - which was later used as a quarry for road construction. The area today has a small pond which some use to canoe or fish in, and sits on BLM land popular for primitive camping.
The trail is easily visible, as it leaves the pond area and heads straight up the side of the slope. The path is crossed by numerous burro paths, which can often be seen, or heard, in the area. From the top of the first false summit, the trail disappears, but the ridgeline route to the peak is clear and a relatively easy walk up a slope of rough rock and shale.
The peak can be reached in just under a half mile. Two other high points to the north can be accessed via the ridgeline. Along the way, hikers can see deposits of quartz spread across the mountaintop, as well as several small holes left by previous explorations of the area. In fact, the northern end of the hike opens up views across the town of Beatty, and several large mine shafts in the neighboring mountains can be seen.
From this point, hikers can retrace their route back to the pond area.
There are no bathrooms or water at the trailhead, and no shade along the hike. Food, water and gas can all be found in the town of Beatty.
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