Escarpment Trail | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada

The Escarpment Trail in The Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Spring Mountains, Nevada is a moderate 3.6 mile loop trail around an escarpment with spectacular views of Kyle Canyon and surroundings. The trail is accessed from the Fletcher Canyon Trailhead or The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway.

Acastus Trail | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada

The Acastus Trail in The Mt Charleston Wilderness, Spring Mountains, Nevada features the nature, history and geology of the area. Many attractive interpretive signs along the way, each with a bench for rest and reflection, invite hikers to slow down, pause, take in the environment and in so doing deepen consciousness and awareness of The Spring Mountains and one’s place within that setting. Walking The Acastus Trail can be somewhat like making a spiritual pilgrimage.

Eagles Nest Loop | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada

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Fletcher Canyon Trail | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada

Fletcher Canyon Trail in The Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Spring Mountains, Nevada is an easy 4.2-mile round trip hike along a creek in a beautiful forested area with spectacular mountain views. It’s a great trail for altitude conditioning. Beyond the trail’s end may be a possible extreme adventure to Fletcher Peak summit.

Juniper Peak Summit Base Exploration | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada

Juniper Peak summit base exploration, Nevada: From the Arnight Trail, through Juniper Canyon and up along the base of Brownstone Wall. Locate the Juniper Canyon entrance route; navigate the brush, boulders and ledges in Juniper Canyon, ascend above Juniper Canyon and explore various Juniper Peak summit routes along the base of Brownstone Wall.

Desert Reptiles | Southwest American Deserts

Desert Reptiles | Southwestern American Deserts

Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada

The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway in Nevada’s Mt. Charleston Wilderness offers exhibits, programs, books, souvenirs and interpretive trails. It’s a great first stop before engaging in your first adventure in The Spring Mountains.

Fletcher Canyon Trails Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada

Trails Accessed from The Fletcher Canyon Trailhead in The Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Nevada include Fletcher Canyon Trail; Eagle’s Nest Loop; Acastus Trail and Escarpment Trail. These are great introductory trails to the Mt. Charleston Wilderness and excellent initial altitude conditioning trails.

Mary Jane Falls | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada

Mary Jane Falls is a moderate 3.2-mile round trip hike in Nevada’s Mt. Charleston Wilderness from a convenient trailhead just beyond Charleston Village. To see the falls at their best, visit them in mid-to-late Spring. Experience spectacular views of Kyle Canyon along the way, and don’t miss visiting the secret cave just beyond the falls.

01 Las Vegas Area Legendary Wilderness Adventures, Nevada

The word “legendary” refers to a wonderous, total immersion in the wilderness. The focus is not human achievement, but rather, the spectacular legendary wilderness! These Legendary Wilderness Adventures are marked by: Total immersion in the wilderness for the greater part of a day; Pathless routes to and beyond multiple landmark high points; and often, crossing from one major wilderness area to another through an artificial human boundary.