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Summary: This hike follows a wash which is loose gravel, that is hard to walk in. The wash will enter Deadman's Canyon and the enviroment starts to change to a forest. The trail is easy to follow as you just follow the wash the entire way. Their are forks in the wash but they all converge back to the same one. It is said to take the left fork as their is not as much gravel. I have switched back and forth and both seam about the same. When you come to 2 big trees blocking the path just walk around them and in a few feet you will see an old corral to the left. Keep walking and the cabin will soon come into view on the right. The boy Scouts make trips here for their overnight camping so it can be busy sometimes. Weekdays seem to be the quietest. We saw a very colorful Western Tanager(bird) up here. It is a very peacful place when you are alone. THEIR IS A SPRING SO IF YOU DO NOT BRING ENOUGH WATER FOR THE RETURN TRIP IT WILL NEED TO BE TREATED BEFORE DRINKING. Trailhead: To get to the trail head from Las Vegas take 95 North towards Mt Charleston. It is approximately 15 miles past the Santa Fe Hotel. You will be turning right onto a gravel road. The sign says Corn Creek Road (Brown Sign). Drive about 4 miles until you come to a Field Station. Sign in and this has some brochures,flush toliets & running water. Continue up the road & make a left which is Alamo Road. Drive 14.5 miles(sign says 16 miles) and watch for a sign that reads Hidden Forest Road. High Clearence Vehicle will make it. If it has been raining a 4 wheel drive would be recommended. Turn righ and drive about 3.8 miles and the road will end at the trailhead. Hike past the steel gate and follow the canyon all the was until you arrive at the cabin. It is pretty easy to follow the wash all the way to the cabin. Very scenic also. THIS A GOOD TRIP TO CAMP OVERNIGHT AT THE CABIN AND RETURN THE NEXT DAY. (Lat:36.63143 Lon:-115.20686) Trail Guides for Hidden Forest (Cabin): Hiking Southern Nevada by Branch Whitney () www.birdandhike.com by Jim Boone () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Desert National Wildlife Refuge Phone #702-879-6110 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by David Briggs, who has posted 5 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by RW on 2/26/2010 Very nice hike. I work for the federal government on a helicopter crew and we had the pleasure of helping restore the cabin in Spring of 2009. Another crew member, along with myself hiked in to receive the materials needed to rebuild the roof among other things. Will be returning in the future... for pleasure, not work, next time. 
Reviewed by Jeff on 10/17/2009 Have hiked it 3 times, all overnight Boy Scout trips. Once a thunderstorm came up, it was awesome to feel the ground & trees shake from the thunder. Another time there was still snow from a late spring storm. Many people backpack half way up and set up camp there (you'll see the spot), then day hike to the cabin. I believe in Spring 2009 a Boy Scout Eagle project refurbished the cabin. Newspaper article described military helicopters transporting new roofing materials, etc. But I haven't been up there to see for myself. Other Eagle projects have put in picnic tables, etc. in the past.
Reviewed by chuck l on 6/7/2009 beautiful scenery!WOULD LIKE TO HIKE IN EARLY SPRING WITH SNOW.
Reviewed by Mark H. on 7/11/2008 We were able to get there in 3 hours hiking at night. We had never been there before so the trail was pretty easy to find since we did it at night. It is a steady uphill hike the whole way there. We were able to get back down in a little over an hour and a half. The cabin could use a little TLC from the FWS, but overall it was very enjoyable and I will be back!
Reviewed by c.lobert on 5/16/2007 a enjoyable hike!! bring water or get some from the wiregrass spring just a 100 feet or so north of the cabin!!camera is nice to bring!!thanks for the site C.Lobert
Reviewed by Famgeo on 3/31/2007 Great hike. Did it while it was lightly snowing. Very nice trail and secluded.
Reviewed by Kat on 2/4/2007 For more history on Hidden Forest, search Wire Grass Springs on the web -- much info & old photos from here & Corn Creek Station. Cabin is favorite spot for local horse riders (gravel road hard on horse trailers) -- Have ridden in July and August to snow on ground at the cabin in years past -- be prepared. Bring water, don't take spring water from wildlife that lives here. Be careful not to wander into Nellis Bomb Range territory on old Alamo Hwy driving to trailhead (they have no sense of humor about wanderers at the test range)! Remember, Hidden Forest is part of the protected Sheep Mountain range -- don't gather firewood, artifacts or other items !! Please protect the cabin, it's very special; especially to old timers in the area.
Reviewed by Viewer on 9/1/2006 Went during Feb and hiked through 4 feet of snow. It was a very strenous hike and confusing if you have never been up there before regarding distance and which way to cabin (everything looks the same when its all covered in snow) but during summer its easy to fnd the trail. Cabin is old but in good condition. (watch out for the little mouse that lives in the floorboards) plenty of dead tree's in area for firewood and cabin is stocked by generous campers like myself with pans, saws, soap, some canned food, and even some coleman propane. It was one of the best hikes i have ever been on. The silence at night is beautiful and the experience will leave you eager for your next trip. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Nevada Hiking, Nevada Trails, Nevada Hikes, Clark County Hiking, Clark County Trails, Clark County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||