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    • Mount Charleston, Nevada

      Mt. Charleston via Trail Canyon

      5.0
      16.3 mi / 5030 ft gain
      Escape the heat and ditch the bright lights of Las Vegas and hike to the summit of Mt. Charleston. Less than an hour drive from Sin City it provides desert dwellers and visitors alike with a dramatic change of scenery and a taste of high-altitude hiking. With a total round trip hike of 16 miles ...
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    • Mount Charleston, Nevada

      Trail Canyon in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness

      3.82 mi / 1588 ft gain
      THE 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,...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Trail Running in Red Rocks Nevada

      4.0
      6.5 mi
      Red 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...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Hike or Trail Run White Rock to Willow Springs

      4.4 mi / 200 ft gain
      This hike is located along the 13 mile scenic drive in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. To enter the park you will need to pay a $7.00 entry fee per car (or $3.00 fee per bike). About halfway through the drive you will find the upper parking area for the White Rock Spring.  [There ...
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    • 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...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Hike Red Rock's Ice Box Canyon

      4.8
      Red 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 ...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Calico Tanks at Red Rock Canyon

      4.5
      2.28 mi / 449 ft gain
      Enjoy a easy scenic hike in this beautiful Nevada desert hike. Great for beginners who are willing to climb a little. This hike has about 400 ft elevation gain and go through a terrain of boulders and canyons that were fairly easy to walk on and climb. Towards the top of the hike, before reaching...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Rock Climb the Black Corridor

      5.0
      0.4 mi
      This is a popular area for beginners and intermediate rope climbers. The corridor is sheltered from the wind, which makes it climbable year-round (but bring a light jacket!). Approach: Climbing coordinates are 36.15547, -115.43613.Driving on Scenic Loop Dr., park on the right at the second parkin...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Bouldering at Kraft Boulders, Red Rock

      0.25 mi
      Drive 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...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Drive the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop

      4.5
      12 mi
      Begin 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...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Bike the Cowboy Trails Near Red Rocks Canyon

      5.0
      15 mi / 2000 ft gain
      The 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 ...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Hike The Mountain Springs Trail

      5 mi / 1012 ft gain
      Getting there is pretty straight forward. Take 160 west towards mountain springs and use your phone to pull up the trail head on a map. It comes up quick on the right, and is nothing more than a gravel lot with a few 4x4 trails headed out of it.  There is one main trail, a vehicle path, that leav...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Hike to the Hidden Forest Cabin

      11.37 mi / 2110 ft gain
      Straddling the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts, the Desert National Wildlife Refuge protects a wide variety of ecosystems across a diverse landscape. The refuge was established in 1936 in order to provide habitat for the desert bighorn sheep and other desert wildlife. Today, it is the largest wild...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Frenchman Mountain Trail

      5.0
      4.49 mi / 1913 ft gain
      A popular out and back (or up and down) hike just outside Vegas. The trip up will burn you out, go early and bring water! The top will reward you with some of the best views of Las Vegas to the West, Lake Las Vegas to the South, and Lake Mead to the east.
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    • Sloan, Nevada

      Visit Seven Magic Mountains

      4.3
      40 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. 
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    • Henderson, Nevada

      Hike the Summit of Black Mountain

      4.5
      6.75 mi / 1910 ft gain
      This hike is cool because you park in a residential area and follow the (paved) anthem east trail for about 3/4 of a mile before you hit dirt. Once you do though you start to climb quickly and every time you turn around the view gets better. I recommend and afternoon hike that would let you catch...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mount Charleston

    Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites

    Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use

    Fletcher View
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Fletcher View

    Hilltop
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Hilltop

    Mahogany Grove
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Mahogany Grove

    Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Cathedral Rock Picnic Area

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Mount Charleston

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    Road Trip Guide: Las Vegas To San Francisco Via Yosemite National Park

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    Las Vegas is an Underground Outdoor Mecca

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    5 Outstanding Spring Hikes near Las Vegas

    5 Outstanding Spring Hikes near Las Vegas

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    The Best Places to Explore the Outdoors near Las Vegas

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    Make a Detour to These Two Spots on the Way to Las Vegas

    Make a Detour to These Two Spots on the Way to Las Vegas

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