You guys have a blast! I'm headed off to Homestead near the Blackrock this weekend (Gerlach area).

Slamson: You can do it in a day, but it would be a looooong day...I would also suggest finding someone to go back out with you, because there are a couple of spots where a spotter and bailout might be needed. For comfort and safety reasons, I would only do this run as an overnighter--personally.

For those that have done the trail before, you will notice the area near the Hangtree got a wee bit more challenging (mostly on the way out)