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Category: Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston is the largest peak in the Spring Mountains and only 45 minutes from Las Vegas. After leaving the desert landscapes of Las Vegas, you’ll find yourself in a whole new world in the towering Spring Mountains and in the shadow of Mt. Charleston.

HIking, climbing, skiing, wild horses, disc golf and adventure awaits in this mountainous paradise.

North Loop Trailhead – Top Things to Know

Views of Spring Mountains as seen from the North Loop Trailhead

The North Loop Trailhead is the gateway to several epic hikes in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area.

Published July 29, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Raintree Trail, Mt Charleston NV: A 3,000 yr old bristlecone tree

Estimated 3,000 year old bristlecone tree known as the Raintree

The Raintree trail is a popular 2.7-mile trek (each way) that takes hikers through scenic forests, past epic views and culminates in what many believe to be the oldest living thing in Nevada, a 3,000-year-old massive bristlecone tree.

Published July 27, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

15 Best things to do in Mt. Charleston

Mt Charleston Scenic Byway

Over 1 million visitors a year take advantage of the scenic views, hiking, skiing, & more at Mt Charleston. Read on to find out the best 15 things to do!

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Easy hiking trails on Mt. Charleston

Echo Cliffs along Cathedral Rock Trail

Just a 45 minute drive from Las Vegas, you’ll find the best easy hiking trails Mt Charleston has to offer!

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Desert View Overlook, Mt Charleston

Desert View Overlook Trailhead Sign

A quick stop on the scenic highway 158, the Desert View Overlook is great for all ages and offers a unique vantage into history along with sweeping views.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Robber’s Roost Trail – Mt. Charleston, Nevada

Caves at Robber's Roost

Nestled in the heart of the Mt. Charleston Wilderness area, Robbers’ Roost Trail tells a legendary tale of a horse thieves’ hideout in the late 1800s.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Eagle’s Nest Trail, Mt. Charleston, NV – A Local’s Perspective

Fletcher Mountain view from Eagle's Nest Trail

Eagle’s Nest Trail in Mt. Charleston, NV is an easy hike with beautiful views of Cathedral Rock, the Spring Mountains and seasonal wildflowers.

Published July 13, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Hiking Fletcher Canyon Trail, Mt Charleston, Nevada – A Local’s Guide

Fletcher Canyon Trail is a moderate hike with beautiful views of the Spring Mountains, seasonal wildflowers and ends in an captivating journey through a variety of towering slot canyons.

Published July 10, 2022
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Mt Charleston Visitor Center (Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway)

Mt Charleston Visitor Center

The Mt. Charleston Visitor Center (aka Springs Mountains Visitor Gateway) is the doorway to the famed Spring Mountains National Recreation Area and the 11,916’ tall Mt. Charleston.

Published November 9, 2021
Categorized as Mount Charleston

Exploring the Cathedral Rock Trail in Mt. Charleston

Cathedral Rock Nevada

Just 45 minutes from Las Vegas, you’ll find the stunning Cathedral Rock trail in Mt. Charleston. This 2.8-mile hike is sure to satisfy your wanderlust.

Published September 13, 2021
Categorized as Mount Charleston

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