Las Vegas, Nevada

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• Frenchman Mountain - Great View of Las Vegas,Nellis Air Base & Las Vegas Speedway
• Wilson Homestead (via Pine Creek) - Short little walk to meadows & remains of early Red Rock homesteaders
• Arnight (from Oak to Pine Creek & back) - Connecting trail between canyons along base of escarpment has nice views
• Big Falls - Nice bouldering route to base of incredible waterfall in limestone cliffs
• Bonanza Peak (via Cold Creek) - Strenuous hike in isolated area frequented by game - great trail for horses !
• Bonanza Saddle - Nice climb for great views of seldom seen valleys, canyons, peaks
• Brownstone Canyon (Archaeological District) - TH only accessible by 4WD or horseback - historical canyon is locals favorite
• Brownstone Canyon (horse trail to dam) - Long sand & gravel trail into canyon, water horses at dam, enjoy picnic lunch
• Calico Hills I (Red Rock Canyon NCA) - Nice walk from visitors center to first overlook (Calico I) along scenic drive
• Calico Hills II (Red Rock Canyon NCA) - Great little trail runs between Calico I and Sandstone Quarry - breathtaking!
• Calico Tanks - Rocky but short climb to tinajas in brightly colored red Calico hills
• Cathedral Rock - Short climb along tree-lined, lush nice trail to incredible birds eye view
• Cave Springs - Easy walk to water trough, cave, springs, views - good for horses, dogs, hikers
• Champion Road Wash trail - Easy walk along washbed into lower Lee Canyon, part of main horse trail system
• Charleston Peak via North Loop Trail Canyon - Godly mountain, heavenly vistas, transcendental one of a kind hike, demanding
• Charleston Peak via South Loop Trail - 17 mile hike to the highest summit in southern Nevada.
• Corn Creek (Desert National Wildlife Range) - Close, quick escape from desert heat to peaceful, historic area w/ponds & trees
• Dales Trail - Great vistas, variety of plant life, higher elevation, some hills
• Duck Creek Trail (Wetlands Park) - 130 acre nature preserve located in Las Vegas valley, easy walk or bike ride
• Echo Overlook - Strenuous, lush climb up South Loop trail, among cliffs, aspens, flowers, pines
• Eight Mile Road (Lake Mead NRA) - Primitive areas along secluded coves and cliffs above Lake Mead
• Fern Canyon - Well kept secret, hidden canyon w/ponds and ferns along stream, majestic cliffs
• Fire Ecology Trail - short, easy loop trail with plenty of signs & benches for resting
• First Creek Peak & Overlook - Breathtaking views DOWN into Red Rock, rough hike to peak - NOT for children
• First Creek Waterfall - Hidden waterfall, shady washbed, perfect for children and beginners
• Fletcher Canyon - Pleasant, easy shaded walk to seasonal spring - rugged cliffs and narrow canyon
• Grand Circle Adventure (Red Rock Cyn NCA) - Best all day winter walk hike in Red Rock -- truly an adventure with variety!
• Grand Circle West (loop) - Mod-Strenuous loop offers great overview of diverse canyon geology & vegetation
• Grapevine Canyon and History - Waterfalls and 1000 year old Petroglyphs
• Great Scrambling Route - Best Views of Lake Mead & Lake Las Vegas
• Griffith Peak (via South Loop) - Strenuous 3,100' climb with spectacular 360 deg. view at peak (Calif to Ariz)
• Hayford Peak - Another Peak to visit with great 360 degree views.
• Hidden Bonanza-Bristlecone Loop - Discover abandoned trail, alternate to upper Bristlecone for horses - no bikes
• Hidden Forest (Cabin) - Hike through a hidden forest to a cabin.
• Ice Box Canyon - Popular spot to escape the heat, lots of waterfalls after rain
• Keystone Thrust - Moderate hike to significant fault area which created colorful Red Rock canyon
• Knoll Loop (Oak Creek) - Nice little loop takes you along base of Rainbow Mountain from Oak Creek pkg
• Knoll Trail (point to point from Oak Creek) - Great views along base of Rainbow Mountain - connector trail to Arnight
• La Madre Cabin - Fun hike to explore old abandoned cabin above La Madre springs
• La Madre Springs - Gravel road leads most of way to pool & springs used by game
• Lava Butte - Best Views of Lake Mead & Lake Las Vegas
• Little Falls - Hidden Waterfall
• Lost Creek Childrens Discovery Loop Trail - Wonderful little interpretive hike - used extensively for childrens field trips
• Lost Creek Grotto - Lovely short walk to seasonal waterfall & grotto, benches & viewing platform
• Lower Bristlecone (aka Scout Canyon Road) - Popular level, gravel multi-use connector trail with easy climb & nice views
• Marks Piece of Cake (loop) - Favorite secluded horse trail for easy escape from heat, nice for young horses
• Mary Jane Falls - Steep switchbacks & rock steps to year-round cascading falls, escape from desert
• Mouses Tank (Valley of Fire State Park) - Popular short walk to tinaja through Petroglyph Canyon
• Mummy Mountain - Trail and cross country hike to the second highest summit in southern Nevada
• Mummy Springs - Short, lovely walk to falls/spring used by wildlife, just beyond Raintree
• North Loop (Raintree to Trail Canyon) - Scenic connecting trail along slopes -- rocky, steep, not for green horse/rider
• Oak Creek (horse trail) - Easy, well worn LOOP trail, used extensively by horses, hikers, joggers.
• Oak Creek (old CG into canyon loop) - Easy to follow, wide trail takes you on nice loop to & from Oak Creek
• Oak Creek (old jeep trail) - Wonderful loop hike thru beautiful, diverse canyon -- too hot for May - Aug !
• Oak Creek (Red Rock Canyon) - Diverse canyon offers plenty to do, not the least of which is watching climbers
• Oak Creek (scenic loop parking lot) - Wonderful little walk down into lower canyon, great spot to get your feet wet!
• Ore Car Mine Area - The Narrows have places onlt 5ft wide with 100ft high walls
• Petroglyph Canyon (Valley of Fire State Park) - Short, easy walk through canyon filled with prehistoric indian petroglyphs
• Pine Creek (Alta Toquima Wilderness) - Pretty hike which winds along a running stream between colorful canyon walls
• Pine Creek (Red Rock Canyon) - Pleasant walk among ponderosa pines and along creek with seasonal pools
• Railroad Tunnel Trail - Easy, level hike or bicycle along historic railroad tunnel route to Hoover Dam
• Rainbow Springs - Good uphill walk to get your heart pumping -- watch out for illegal OHVers
• Raintree via North Loop - Steep climb to oldest living thing in Nevada, Bristlecone pine named Raintree
• Sandstone Canyon Overlook from Mountain Springs - Long & strenuous climb, but the view & isolation is well worth the effort !
• Sandstone Cyn Overlook horse trail loop - Incredible views looking down into Red Rock Canyon - for experienced horses
• Sandstone Springs (via First Creek) - Rough cross country route through cactus to (little known) springs, canyon
• Skull Rock - Nice little colorful walk to prominent rock & bench along Dales Trail
• SMYC (from Lost Creek to Icebox, or reverse) - Great little trail, named for primary trail builders of local BLM, USFS lands
• St. Thomas (Lake Mead NRA) - Walk among Nevadas own Atlantis-a ghost town that was underwater over 60 yrs
• St. Thomas to Overton Beach (Lake Mead NRA) - Walk along the newly created shoreline from St. Thomas townsite to Overton Beach
• The Slots (lower Kyle Canyon) - Fun to explore, old horse trail through unusual cliff formations, canyon
• Trail Canyon - Nice trail but steep, colorful aspens, pine, spruce; upper end of trail is great
• Trail Canyon Overlook - Seldom used deer path leads beyond Cathedral Rock for nice view of Trail Canyon
• Turtlehead Peak (Red Rock Canyon NCA) - Short but strenuous climb to peak with great views of Las Vegas valley
• Turtlehead Ridge (via Brownstone Basin) - Isolated walk past petroglyphs to ridgeline with views of Sandstone Quarry
• Upper (west) Bristlecone Trail - Rugged stands of Bristlecone Pines, bikes allowed but no horses on this section
• Wetlands Trail (Lake Mead NRA) - Short escape off road down to rushing water, haven for birds, small wildlife
• White Rock Hills Loop - Big horn sheep area, canyon views, wooded climbs, well marked trail
• White Rock Hills Park - Discover this hidden oasis among vermillion cliffs,at the end of a creekbed path
• White Rock Springs - Sensitive riparian area - do NOT touch the water, but short interesting walk
• White Rock to Willow Springs - Interesting walk winds down slopes, dry streambed, into picnic area, petroglyphs
   
• Hikes outside the metro area...
• Death Valley - Badwater - Bizarre salt encrusted eatrh, lowest point in Western Hemisphere, nature at work
• Death Valley - Golden Canyon and Red Cathedral - Interpretive trail, interesting geology, beautiful scenery
• Death Valley - Natural Bridge - Rocky Canyon, Natural Bridge caused by swift water
• Death Valley - Telescope Peak - Stellar views of the Sierras, Death Valley, Bristlecone pines, 360 summit view
• Pahranagat Lake (upper) loop - Walk around desert lake and enjoy birdlife, marshes & serenity
• Pahranagat Lake (upper) spillway walk - Short, scenic walk along spillway of lake is a treat for children (of all ages)

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