Switchback Spring Loops Intro | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada

The Switchback Springs North and South Loops in the La Madre Mountains Wilderness deliver an experience of 3 great ridge systems in Southern Nevada: 1. The La Madre Mountains Ridge; 2. The Wilson Ridge; 3. The Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline. Overview the routes of both loops along with how to access the loops from Willow Spring in Red Rock Canyon. Click the image or title above for details.
La Madre Springs West Ridge Loop | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada

This hike makes the beautiful Juniper and Pine zone in the La Madre Mountains Wilderness closer and more accessible, including expansive views of terrain from the Wilson Ridgeline to the Rainbow Mountains to Red Rock Canyon, the Brownstone Basin and all the way to the Las Vegas Strip and beyond! Click the image or title above for details.
Carole Lombard Plane Crash Site | Potosi Mountain, Nevada

Find Out How to Locate This Famous Plane Crash Site on Potosi Mountain, Nevada | Click the image or title above for details.
Indecision Peak Summit | Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada

Summit the challenging, overlooked Indecision Peak just South of Mt. Wilson in the Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada. Click the image or title above for details.
CIA Plane Crash in 1952 | Panamint Mountains | Death Valley, CA

Explore the crash site of a Cold War Era CIA Air Force SA-16 Albatross plane that crashed into the side of a steep slope in Death Valley, CA’s Panamint Mountains near Towne Pass on the night of January 24, 1952. Click the image or title above for details.
Frenchman Mt East Approach Loop | Near Lake Mead, Nevada

Experience the steeper, wilder approach to Frenchman Mt. in Nevada. You’ll wonder why you ever complained about switchbacks on the main trail! Click the image or title above for details.
Damsel Peak Southeastern Pinnacle Loop | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Ascend the massive SE canyon and ridgeline of Damsel Peak to a spectacular limestone formation seen from most points throughout the Las Vegas Valley below. You’re ascending along the edge of huge limestone plates that were once the bottom of an ancient sea floor. Click the image or title above for details.
Damsel Peak End-To-End | Brownstone Basin, Nevada
Ascend the SE slope of Damsel Peak, then traverse from the south to the North summit. Finally, return through the Brownstone Basin. Click the image or title above for details.
Black Canyon Overlook Loop | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada
Make a complete loop above and below the spectacular Black Canyon overlook cliffs. Enjoy the best 360-degree views of Black Canyon and navigate the canyons and ridges below the cliffs. Click the image or title above for details.
Gold Strike Mountain Loop | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada
Park Brochure Hoover Dam Area Lake Mohave Area Gold Strike Mountain Loop | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada Temple Bar Area Overton Arm All Lake Mead Maps .gov Adventure Video Goes Here Overview | Gold Strike Mountain Loop | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada Adventure to occur Winter 2025 […]