Blue Diamond Hill Southern Canyons, Nevada

Explore a few of the 7 little-known deep, majestic canyons in the southern area of Blue Diamond Hill in Nevada. Starting at Wheeler Camp Spring trailhead parking on Hwy 159, begin exploring canyons South of the Blue Diamond Hill Gypsum Mining Road. The best time of year for this adventure is Fall through Spring. Click the image or title above for more details.

Blue Diamond Hill Southern Ridgelines, Nevada

Enjoy non-stop eagle-eye views of the entire Rainbow Mountain range from a Southern perspective while simultaneously surrounded by majestic canyons! This little-known Southern wilderness area on Blue Diamond Hill is across highway 159 from the town of Blue Diamond. Click the image or title above for more details.

Western High Ridge | Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada

Blue Diamond Hill’s Western High Ridge in Nevada is a spectacular view adventure running parallel and East of the Rainbow Mountains from Juniper Peak to Hidden Peak. View all of these high points from an incredible unique perspective! The best time of year for this adventure is early Fall through late Spring. Click the image or title above for details.

Fossil Canyon | Cowboy Canyon | Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada

Experience two huge, wild canyons in Blue Diamond Hill just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Navigate the full length of these canyons through trails and stretches of pathless wilderness. Discover ancient fossils and enjoy spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon and the Rainbow Mountains framed by towering cliff walls. Best time of year for this adventure: Fall through Spring. Click the image or title above for more details.

Canyons & Caves | Blue Diamond Hill | Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

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Western Trails and Ridges | Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada

4.5-million-year-old fossils everywhere along this route! These Western trails on Blue Diamond Hill include Fossil Ridge, First Finger, Second Finger, Cat in the Hat and Bunny Trail. Spectacular rock formations on Kibbles ‘N Bits Trail. Great views of Cowboy Canyon and Echo Canyon. Great views of Cowboy Canyon and Echo Canyon. Distant panoramas include The Rainbow Mountains, Red Rock Canyon and the cliffs of the Keystone Thrust in the La Madre Mountains Wilderness. Route Details: About 6-8 miles, multiple times ascending Blue Diamond Hill, good trails. Best time of year: Mid Fall through mid-Spring. Click image or title above for more…

Western Outer Circuit | Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada

This is a circuit of the Western region of Blue Diamond Hill in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. The adventure starts at the Fossil Canyon Trailhead and takes a large counterclockwise circuit around Blue Diamond Hill. There are 2 high points on this route with exceptional views and the finish stretch through a beautiful canyon. The first great view is from the summit of a ridgeline West of Blue Diamond Hill. Next is the best 360-degree view on the East Ridge of Blue Diamond Hill. End with a descent through Skull Canyon on the Bob Gnarly Trail.

Eastern Outer Circuit | Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada

Blue Diamond Hill, on the South end of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada has a great network of multi-use trails including hiking, running, mountain biking and equestrian. We make a wide Eastern outer circuit of the trail system as an initial introduction. The spectacular 360-degree views from Blue Diamond Hill include Red Rock Canyon, the La Madre Mountains, Rainbow Mountains, Las Vegas Valley and much more! Click the image to view this adventure.

01 Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada | Overview

Blue Diamond Hill in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, features a network of multi-use trails including hiking, running, mountain biking and equestrian. The trails offer various challenge levels, mostly in the class 1-3 climbing categories. However, there are class 4-5 rock climbing possibilities. Late Spring through early Fall. Follow thumbnail images to view the details you will need to plan your adventures here. Click image or title above for more…