Picnic in Kyle Canyon | Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Enjoy a picnic in Kyle Canyon, in the midst of a majestic Ponderosa Pine forest. You’re surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in Southern Nevada. All this is only 40 miles from the Las Vegas Strip! Click the image or title above for details.
Picnic in Lee Canyon | Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Lee Canyon has 4 beautiful picnic areas near some awesome short hikes to enjoy on the day of your picnic. These are the closest picnic areas to ancient Bristlecone Pine forests in the Spring Mountains. And as you picnic, you’re only a short drive from the Lee Canyon ski area. Click the image or title above for details.
Deer Creek Picnic Area | Deer Creek Road | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Deer Creek Picnic Area is in a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest along Deer Creek in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness of Nevada. There are picnic sites along the creek which normally runs during the Spring months. Click the image or title above for details.
Deer Creek Road Area Camping | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
If you like Ponderosa Pine forests and ancient Bristlecone Pine Forests, you’ll love an extended wilderness immersion while camping in the Deer Creek Road area. This puts you closest to the massive Mummy Mountain, Fletcher Peak and Lucky Strike Road from Angel Peak. There are many viewpoints near Deer Creek Road from which you can watch the entire Las Vegas Valley light up at night! Click the image or title above for details!
Lee Canyon Camping | Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
Lee Canyon Camping in Nevada immerses you in spectacular wide-open vistas. There are campsites with views from Lee Peak at the upper end of the Lee Canyon all the way to the Sheep Range beyond the lower end. And the terrain varies from ancient Bristlecone Pine forests in the high places to desert Yucca and Cacti in the lower elevations. It’s an unforgettable, life-transforming experience! Click the image or title above for details.
Fletcher Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Fletcher Peak has a beautifully wooded summit area. You’re likely to see deer on the summit, along with the best view of Harris Peak, Griffith Peak and the remote saddle between. Find a number of summit approaches to Fletcher Peak from the nice main trail to some unknown challenging wilderness routes. Click the image or title above to discover some cool routes to Fletcher Peak.
Harris Mountain Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Harris Mountain is the most pristine of the six highest Mt. Charleston Wilderness summits. I’ve never seen anyone on that summit. The wildflowers, Acastus butterflies and Bristlecone pines are untouched. The views are spectacular! Click the image or title above to view multiple routes to Harris Mountain Summit.
Mummy Mountain Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
You could easily fit a couple football fields on Mummy Mountain’s vast and beautiful summit. Ancient Bristlecone pines are sculpted into unique shapes beyond the capability of human art. Discover multiple wilderness routes to and around Mummy Mountain. This mountain could easily form its own entire wilderness! Click the image or title above to view this great collection of Mummy Mountain adventures!
Charleston Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
As the highest point in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness and Southern Nevada, Charleston Peak, at 12,019 feet elevation, is a highly sought-after destination. The approach trails are nice, but be prepared for a grueling overall ascent of around 8,000 feet. 360-degree views from the summit are unmatched. However, some of the most beautiful scenes are along the approach trails! Click the image or title above to view multiple routes to Charleston Peak summit.
Lee Peak Adventures Overview | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Lee Peak, often overlooked, is the one summit in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness that offers expansive views down the entire length of Kyle Canyon, Lee Canyon and the Northern stretch of the Spring Mountains. To stand on that summit is like standing on the bow of a ship! At the same time, the surrounding Bristlecone Pine forest gives it an intimate touch. Click the image or title above to view multiple routes to the summit of Lee Peak.