Black Velvet Peak | Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada
You might have heard of the highly technical, imposing class 5+ vertical cliff route to Black Velvet Peak summit from below to the East. But here’s a much easier, little-known class 3 route descent to that same peak from the Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline above to the West. Best time of year for this 8-mile round trip is Spring or Fall. Click the image or title above for details.
The Blue Diamond Hill Southern Triangle | Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada
The Blue Diamond Hill Southern Triangle is a formation of two deep majestic canyons just South of the Gypsum Mine Road off of Highway 159. Navigate a few challenges, discover some limestone caves, experience spectacular views! The best time of year for this adventure is Fall through Spring. Click the image or title above for more details.
Blue Diamond Hill Southern Canyons, Nevada
Explore a few of the 7 little-known deep, majestic canyons in the southern area of Blue Diamond Hill in Nevada. Starting at Wheeler Camp Spring trailhead parking on Hwy 159, begin exploring canyons South of the Blue Diamond Hill Gypsum Mining Road. The best time of year for this adventure is Fall through Spring. Click the image or title above for more details.
Blue Diamond Hill Southern Ridgelines, Nevada
Enjoy non-stop eagle-eye views of the entire Rainbow Mountain range from a Southern perspective while simultaneously surrounded by majestic canyons! This little-known Southern wilderness area on Blue Diamond Hill is across highway 159 from the town of Blue Diamond. Click the image or title above for more details.
Fossil Canyon | Cowboy Canyon | Blue Diamond Hill, Nevada
Experience two huge, wild canyons in Blue Diamond Hill just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Navigate the full length of these canyons through trails and stretches of pathless wilderness. Discover ancient fossils and enjoy spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon and the Rainbow Mountains framed by towering cliff walls. Best time of year for this adventure: Fall through Spring. Click the image or title above for more details.
Red Cap Peak Summit | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
Red Cap Peak, also referred to as “Little Turtlehead”, is a Jurassic Era Sandstone Summit in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. This adventure begins at the Kraft Mountain Trailhead in the Calico Basin and navigates through Ash Canyon before summiting the peak. The best time of year for this adventure is Spring and Fall. Click the title or image above for more details.
Gray Cap Ridge Brownstone Basin Loop | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
Beginning at Gene’s Trailhead in the Calico Basin, traverse most of Gray Cap Ridgeline from the SE Summit, then return to the Calico Basin by way of the Brownstone Trail and Road. Best time of year for this adventure is Spring or Fall. Click the image or title above for all the details.
Nevada Wilderness Finder
Identify official wilderness areas and wilderness boundaries throughout the State of Nevada. Drill down for a basic introduction to each wilderness area.
Brownstone Trail | Calico Basin | Brownstone Basin | La Madre Mountains Wilderness, Nevada
The Brownstone Trail adventure spans Nevada’s Calico Basin, Brownstone Basin and La Madre Mountains Wilderness. Along the way, there are spectacular views of the La Madre Mountains Ridgeline, Damsel Peak, the Las Vegas Valley and Strip and the Jurassic Era calico sandstone Gray Cap Ridge. Click the image or title above for more detail.
Calico Basin Daily Workout Trails | Calico Basin, Nevada
This extensive network of trails in the lower Calico Basin, Nevada, is an awesome setting for daily conditioning workouts whether your sport is hiking, trail running or mountain biking. The trail system is just a few miles from metropolitan Las Vegas, making access convenient. Work out year-round in a natural setting on a healthy running surface. Build strength, endurance, flexibility and agility! Click the image or title above for more details.
