Blue Diamond, Nevada
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Top Photography Spots in and near Blue Diamond
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Bike the Cowboy Trails Near Red Rocks Canyon
5.015 mi / 2000 ft gainThe Cowboy Trails offer a perfect break from climbing in Red Rock Canyon or a night on the Town in Las Vegas. You will need to be as tough as a cowboy (or cowgirl) to ride these trails. It is just as much of a workout going up as it is down. However, this area offers you the chance to hone your ...Read more -
Las Vegas, Nevada
Drive the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop
4.512 miBegin your drive from the visitor center. Drive along the scenic highway and stop at one of the multiple parking areas to get out of the car, stretch your legs, and hike some the trails starting from the parking area. There is a variety of easy to moderate difficulty trails stemming from the park...Read more -
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bouldering at Kraft Boulders, Red Rock
0.25 miDrive through Calico Basin near Red Rock Canyon Conservatory Area, and park at the end of the road. (The parking lot is pinpointed above) Once you're out of your car, you'll see the Cube. It's a 25 foot boulder, with both easy and extremely difficult climbs on it. Head toward the Cube (toward the...Read more -
Las Vegas, Nevada
Rock Climb at Red Rock Conservation Area
The official address for Red Rock Conservation area for you GPS travelers is: 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161. Head into the park, and you'll be on the one way Scenic Loop Drive. Red Rock is home to thousands of different routes, so it's easy to get lost amidst the rock. I recommend usin...Read more -
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hike Red Rock's Ice Box Canyon
4.8Red Rock Canyon is about 30-45 minutes outside of Las Vegas and is the perfect little get away from the noise of Sin City; however, it will still be slightly infested with tourists.From the trailhead it just looks a bit like thick brush, but once you get into it, you find tiny pools and a little ...Read more -
Las Vegas, Nevada
Trail Running in Red Rocks Nevada
4.06.5 miRed Rocks's Nevada (officially Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area) has long been one of our favorite climbing destinations. Where else can you find five star moderate 10-pitch rock climbs a short hike from the trailhead? We usually take two trips a year to this sandstone wonderland. But i...Read more -
Sloan, Nevada
Visit Seven Magic Mountains
4.340 minutes from the McCarran International Airport, you will find these car-sized boulders stacked on top of each other painted in neon colors. If you're headed this way, it's worth a quick stop to take a look.Read more -
Mount Charleston, Nevada
Trail Canyon in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness
3.82 mi / 1588 ft gainTHE TRAIL The Trail Canyon Trail is a 3.8 mile out-and-back moderately trafficked route located in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness located approximately 45 minutes northeast of Las Vegas, NV. This difficult trail offers access to Mt. Charleston Peak, the western side of the Mummy Mountain Trail,...Read more -
Boulder City, Nevada
Hike the Sunset View Trail
4.00.1 mi / 0 ft gainThe trail is .1 miles, and is perfect for all skill levels and for families who want to see some of the scenery in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The trail is accessible year round and allows dogs.Read more -
Boulder City, Nevada
Hike the Railroad Tunnel Trail
3.77.2 mi / 1332 ft gainThese tunnels were built to support the construction of the Hoover Dam. If you decide to go all the way to the dam, there is an elevator for accessibility along with stairs. This hike is relatively flat, and perfect for children - but mind the distance. Driving directions: From Las Vegas, NV, t...Read more -
Boulder City, Nevada
PWC Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
4.3This man-made lake on the Colorado River is underrated in my opinion. It has everything an outdoor enthusiast could want from scuba diving, hiking, horseback riding, all kinds of water sports, and plenty of camping options. This beach is near Boulder City. Use the Boulder City Entrance, g...Read more -
Clark County, Nevada
Camp at Boxcar Cove
0 mi / 0 ft gainThe shoreline of "Lake" Mead is what you would expect of a large, man-made reservoir with fluctuating water levels (muddy & unpleasant), but that is not to say that the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is not filled with incredible places to explore (it is), and Boxcar Cove is a solid spot ...Read more -
Boulder City, Nevada
Goldstrike Hot Springs
4.54.54 mi / 1293 ft gainThe first mile is flat and deceivingly easy as you walk under a highway bridge and in between looming canyon walls. But don't get too comfortable -- at around the 1.5 mile mark you will reach the first of eight ropes along the trail and the challenge begins. You will need to use these ropes to ...Read more -
Mohave County, Arizona
Spooky Slot Canyon
5.00.82 mi / 102 ft gain…Who doesn’t enjoy a little slot canyon fun, especially when it’s just off the highway. This (spooky) canyon is a fascinating slot canyon, consisting of conglomerate rock in the Lake Mead area in Arizona, not far southeast from the Hoover Dam. Most people don’t know even know this slot is here, s...Read more -
Nelson, Nevada
Explore Nelson Ghost Town
Driving from Henderson, NV, you can take the scenic HWY 165 to the Ghost Town of Nelson. Stop and check out the trading post to learn more about what you're visiting. There are lots of old buildings (some open to the public), old cars, buses, and ruins of an old mine.Read more -
Nipton, California
Explore Nipton
Driving from Searchlight, NV on the Joshua Tree Highway, you'll come across the interesting town of Nipton, CA. The old town is small, but charming. This is a great stop off to explore the sights and grab a quick bite at the Whistlestop Cafe.Read more