Rainbow Mountains Eastern Canyons | Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada

What Are the Rainbow Mountains Eastern Canyons of Nevada?

There is a beautiful canyon between each of the colorful Jurassic Peaks on the Eastern side of the Rainbow Mountains. Each canyon has a creek and huge sandstone boulders and thick brush to navigate. Some canyons have beautiful waterfalls that run primarily in the Spring. Peaceful, life-supporting Tinajas (Ephemeral Pools). All the canyons have massive vertical sandstone walls on either side.

Why Visit the Rainbow Mountains Eastern Canyons of Nevada?

The Rainbow Mountains Eastern Canyons are unique wilderness worlds unto themselves. It’s a magical feeling just to gaze around in the midst of one of these canyons. In addition, the canyons offer challenging routes to the sandstone peaks above. Each canyon presents its own unique fun navigational puzzle. The surrounding cliffs are a world class destination for rock climbers. There are climbing challenges at all skill levels (see the Alpine Institute Rock Climbing Grade Comparison Chart).

Which Canyons are on the East Side of the Rainbow Mountains?

Some of the Major Rainbow Mountains Canyons from North to South are:

• Lost Creek Canyon
• Ice Box Canyon
• Fern Canyon
• Pine Creek Canyon
• Oak Creek Canyon North Fork
• Oak Creek Canon South Fork
• Terrace Canyon
• First Creek Canyon
• Sandstone Spring Canyon
• Black Velvet Canyon
• Windy Peak Canyon
• Hollow Rock Peak Canyon
• South Peak Canyon
• Gap Peak Canyon

I could not find names for the 4 canyons South of Black Velvet Canyon, so identify them by the peaks above. There are too many additional minor canyons and canyon branches to name them all!