Searchlight, Nevada

The Bowl of Fire, tucked away in the Muddy Mountains Wilderness, is made up of the same dramatic conglomerate as that of the Valley of Fire, only almost no-one stops to visit as they blitz by on Northshore Road in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. To get there take the Northshore Road 16 m...

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.

Adventure Type: Mountain biking (multi-trail system).Surface: Hard-packed dirt, rock, sand, and ledgy sections. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate options, with challenges sprinkled throughout. Best Time to Visit: Cooler months (fall through spring) for the most comfortable riding. The heart...

Dramatic red sandstone cliffs, twisting canyons, and endless desert vistas set the stage for an unforgettable outdoor escape. Covering nearly 300,000 acres, this remote monument blends natural beauty with deep cultural history. Adventure Type: Multi-use desert exploration.Terrain: Sandstone form...

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...

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 ...

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...