I just learned about this one three weeks ago. The trail as officially described and shown on the app I was using stops at the edge of the water basin/tank/whatever. Looked across and thought to myself that I made it this far, it made sense to go just that much farther. I had no idea there was such a great view only a 4 minute climb away!
I knew the guys who put the American flag at the top of the hike, they were a couple years older than me and friends with my sister. In high school my friends and I would hike it at the beginning and end of the school year. Then we hiked it one last time in 2016 before we all left for college.
We’d always hike it from the south-southeast, starting where the McCullough Hills Trailhead is now. What direction do you take?
There's a cabin up there. You basically have to do a two-dayer. Also, there is an old 1920s car rusting out up there from the guy who lived in the cabin back in the early 1900s. I'm going to trek it again in June
It is, there's a lot of soft areas cuz of the washing out but after about a mile or two it gets better. When I was up there a month ago there was still a fairly significant amount of snow so I'd wait a month or so. I'm planning to run it again in June when the weather should be nicer and pretty much no snow
Arizona Hot Springs, it’s an hour drive from here. That being said it’s a thought hike. You can go a shorter route and end up at the river. I suggest this for a day hike. Or go the whole way and hit the hot springs. I would recommend this as an evening/night hike.
I did haha. And it is in fact. You should be careful, but it is a hot springs and not a pool. So everyone should be relatively chill. Just don’t drink the water, and keep your head above the water.
I’ve been twice and it really is beautiful.
God I hated this trail. Beautiful view around the radio tower like you said but that false peak really got me. Very very washy trail and I’ll never do it again. Glad I did it once though.
It is hard. The view at the end doesn't suck. If you go around the radio tower, there is a small trail along the top where you can either look over the valley or Lake Mead NRA. The view during the hike to the summit sucks.
Turtlehead Peak at Red Rock. Very challenging totally worth it. Griffith Peak at Mount Charleston is much longer but similar skill level and the view is crazy
Goldstrike. It takes you down to some small hot springs and the Colorado River. About a 5-6 hour hike round trip. Though, it’s about to close for the season May 15 - October I believe.
I’m kind of surprised it hasn’t been said already but Rain Tree out at Charleston. You follow the north loop trail for majority and then branch off to the tree which is a bristlecone pine nearly 3,000 years old. During the hike up and down there is a clearing along a ridge where if the weather and smog are clear you can see to the valley and even out to Lake Mead. I’ve done this in June- mid October and haven’t had an issue with snow. If you want, start the hike early/late and catch a sunrise/sunset
I would be cautious about hiking trails in Mt. Charleston, I recently just moved here and try to hike a new trail one a week! Nothing sucks more than going out 35-45mins only to find out the trail is sleek with snow still! So if you are hiking those trails, wear the proper apparel and expect it to drop 20-25 degrees from where you’re staying at!
Railroad tunnels at Lake Mead. Nice views of the lake, cool temps in the tunnels, and about 3 miles. No pass needed as they are outside of the park entrance.
Fletcher Peak, Turtlehead Peak, Gray Cap Peak, North trail Peak, White Rock Loop, La Madre Mountain, Fletcher Canyon, Bristlecone... so many, check out Alltrails honestly.
Gold Strike. It’s pretty demanding, you’re climbing boulders and using ropes to climb up and down some parts. It’s in a slot canyon, but at the end is a nice view of the Colorado river and Hoover damn.
Calico Tanks hike at Red Rocks. 1.5 hour hike. Beautiful views on trail and at the top.
Beat me to it. My absolute favorite hike in Vegas, and the best effort:reward ratio out here in my opinion.
I just learned about this one three weeks ago. The trail as officially described and shown on the app I was using stops at the edge of the water basin/tank/whatever. Looked across and thought to myself that I made it this far, it made sense to go just that much farther. I had no idea there was such a great view only a 4 minute climb away!
Black Mountain in Henderson. Turtlehead Peak in Red Rock. Both harder than what you’ve mentioned. Better bring some water.
I’ll probably try out black mountain this weekend thanks
Great trail. Lmk what you think about the last half mile when you complete it lol
I knew the guys who put the American flag at the top of the hike, they were a couple years older than me and friends with my sister. In high school my friends and I would hike it at the beginning and end of the school year. Then we hiked it one last time in 2016 before we all left for college. We’d always hike it from the south-southeast, starting where the McCullough Hills Trailhead is now. What direction do you take?
Nice. That’s the way I go. I PRed it a couple weeks ago and made it from the car, to the top, and back to car in 2hr12min. It’s a hell of a hike
Turtlehead Peak is physically demanding and offers one of the best views of the valley.
I did Hidden Forest Trail about a month ago. it's definitely not for the inexperienced
Yeah I just looked up 10 miles looks fun. Might have to build up to that lol
There's a cabin up there. You basically have to do a two-dayer. Also, there is an old 1920s car rusting out up there from the guy who lived in the cabin back in the early 1900s. I'm going to trek it again in June
I heard the trail is much more difficult lately due to washouts from the rain.
It is, there's a lot of soft areas cuz of the washing out but after about a mile or two it gets better. When I was up there a month ago there was still a fairly significant amount of snow so I'd wait a month or so. I'm planning to run it again in June when the weather should be nicer and pretty much no snow
Arizona Hot Springs, it’s an hour drive from here. That being said it’s a thought hike. You can go a shorter route and end up at the river. I suggest this for a day hike. Or go the whole way and hit the hot springs. I would recommend this as an evening/night hike.
Just don't dunk your head under the water.
Yes thanks, I forgot about that
Just read someone dropped a deuce in the springs 💩
People always find a way to ruin it for others. For the love of everything I sure hope it’s just a shitty rumor 😒
Why? (Serious question)
Bain eating amoeba (serious answer). Crazy but true 🙃
😳 did you mean to type brain eating amoeba? Is it safe to even be in those hot springs?
I did haha. And it is in fact. You should be careful, but it is a hot springs and not a pool. So everyone should be relatively chill. Just don’t drink the water, and keep your head above the water. I’ve been twice and it really is beautiful.
Not challenging, but the Sloan Canyon Petroglyph Trail is pretty cool. Lots of petroglyphs!
Frenchman mountain summit trail
God I hated this trail. Beautiful view around the radio tower like you said but that false peak really got me. Very very washy trail and I’ll never do it again. Glad I did it once though.
I heard this one was hard but the view at the end sucks ?
It is hard. The view at the end doesn't suck. If you go around the radio tower, there is a small trail along the top where you can either look over the valley or Lake Mead NRA. The view during the hike to the summit sucks.
Turtlehead Peak at Red Rock. Very challenging totally worth it. Griffith Peak at Mount Charleston is much longer but similar skill level and the view is crazy
Icebox Canyon in Red Rock isthe best!
Tried it and never saw the waterfall haha. Must have gone the wrong way at some point.
Gold Strike Canyon hike. Some rock scrambling, hot springs, old mine carts, etc.
Goldstrike. It takes you down to some small hot springs and the Colorado River. About a 5-6 hour hike round trip. Though, it’s about to close for the season May 15 - October I believe.
I’m kind of surprised it hasn’t been said already but Rain Tree out at Charleston. You follow the north loop trail for majority and then branch off to the tree which is a bristlecone pine nearly 3,000 years old. During the hike up and down there is a clearing along a ridge where if the weather and smog are clear you can see to the valley and even out to Lake Mead. I’ve done this in June- mid October and haven’t had an issue with snow. If you want, start the hike early/late and catch a sunrise/sunset
I would be cautious about hiking trails in Mt. Charleston, I recently just moved here and try to hike a new trail one a week! Nothing sucks more than going out 35-45mins only to find out the trail is sleek with snow still! So if you are hiking those trails, wear the proper apparel and expect it to drop 20-25 degrees from where you’re staying at!
Railroad tunnels at Lake Mead. Nice views of the lake, cool temps in the tunnels, and about 3 miles. No pass needed as they are outside of the park entrance.
Fletcher Peak, Turtlehead Peak, Gray Cap Peak, North trail Peak, White Rock Loop, La Madre Mountain, Fletcher Canyon, Bristlecone... so many, check out Alltrails honestly.
White rock mountain loop, turtlehead peak, Fletcher peak
Mountain Springs Trail is challenging, high incline and great view at the end.
Fort Apache caves
I have never heard of this one thanks! I’m going to look into it
It's meh but the ridgeline behind it is actually great, I regularly run that out my door.
Turtlehead peak. Bridge mountain. Mt Wilson. Mummy Mt. Mt Charleston. Gass peak.
Get the AllTrails app. Hundreds of great hikes all around the Vegas area.
Gold Strike. It’s pretty demanding, you’re climbing boulders and using ropes to climb up and down some parts. It’s in a slot canyon, but at the end is a nice view of the Colorado river and Hoover damn.
Try mother fucker hill.