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Overview | Mt. Wilson Arizona Summit | Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona

Adventure Narrative Guide and Slide Guide to Appear Here May, 2024

Mt. Wilson is not technically within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundaries. However, Mt. Wilson is closely surrounded on three sides by Lake Mead National Recreation Area. For this reason, Mt. Wilson summit serves as one of the most outstanding vantage points to view the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Route Starting Point Directions | Mt. Wilson Arizona Summit | Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona

The adventure begins at the Arizona Hot Springs trailhead on Arizona Highway 93, 4 miles South of the Nevada/Arizona border. Instead of crossing under the highway as you would if headed toward Arizona Hot Springs and Liberty Bell Arch, travel in the opposite direction up Horse Thief Canyon Road, the unpaved road that branches off from the trailhead parking area.

Narrative Guide | Mt. Wilson Arizona Summit | Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona

Adventure Narrative Guide and Slide Guide to Appear Here May, 2024

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Mt. Wilson Summit | Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona
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This stand-alone mountain has a spectacular 360-degree view with Mt. Charleston Wilderness to the Northwest, the Sheep Range to the North, Virgin Mountains to the Northeast, Grand Canyon area to the East , Colorado River & Black Mountains to the South. Discover how to reach this incredible summit!
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David Smith on Mt Charleston summit outside of Las Vegas, NevadaDavid Smith has devoted the better part of one day each week over the past 20 years to experiencing a mountain trail running adventure. He began in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains; then moved to Southern California and experienced the Angeles Crest mountains; then the Northeast where he experienced the Hudson River Valley and Minnewaska; finally in 2016 to Las Vegas where he is experiencing and documenting Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston area), Death Valley and beyond!

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The trail adventures on this website require proper conditioning, preparation and safety precautions. There are many factors beyond our control including weather conditions, unstable ground, loose rocks, insects and snakes, people you may encounter, your own level of physical conditioning, the potential of getting lost just to mention a few. While this site offers guidance, helpful tips, direction and training, the reader assumes full responsibility for whatever may occur during their trail adventure. Have fun and be safe!

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