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Pleasant trail through pine forest; plus a waterfall; a well-defined trail to the summit; and, views galore.
Your trail is very straightforward and pleasant to walk the entire way. You use a ridge on the foot of Mt. Houghton to gain 200 feet in the first half mile; then cross that ridge to traverse for the next 2 miles with a zero elevation gain. Along the way you have great views of Lake Tahoe initially and then your destination begins to dominate the vista....
A hike with a stunning view of the Las Vegas Valley and Red Rock Canyon
This is a hike to the Muffins and a trail that goes along the edge of Blue Diamond Hill with views of the Las Vegas Valley. You return by a mountain bike trail called the Boneshaker. This is my favorite hike in this area. It's the one I've done the most often, and I will go to Blue Diamond Hill on those days when I want to do some hiking and just...
Subalpine meadow teeming with flowers and wildlife... ideal for a quick, flat hike with the entire family
The paths that meander around Tahoe Meadows are covered with footprints and signs of mammals, the air is filled with songbirds and raptors, and the ground is alive with masses of wildflowers and trees. This hike has no particular destination and it’s not going to get you anywhere other than familiar with nature. A natural history field guide would...
This hike starts in a flower-filled meadow and just gets better.
Tahoe Meadows is a wonderful trailhead – one of the most pleasant around the lake – to embark from on a dayhike. The route to Diamond Peak is mostly level, gaining the ridge in about 300 feet and then generally following it south through forests of western white pine, lodgepole pine, red fir, and Jeffrey pine. The high point of the hike is slightly...
Conquer the summit of Mt Rose and enjoy the waterfalls, alpine lakes and great Lake Tahoe views.
Mt. Rose may be the second tallest peak in Tahoe basin and prominent feature of the northern Lake Tahoe skyline, but despite its 2,100ft elevation gain the journey to the peak is best described as pleasant rather than challenging. Elevation gain: • 2,100ft (from 8,900 - 10,776 ft) Tips: • Early summer thru November is a good time to tackle...
A hike off the beaten path near Red Rock Canyon in the Rainbow Mountain Wilderness.
This is an easy hike that takes you through some beautiful wooded area. There are a lot of juniper and pine trees along the trail. The trail tends to go up and down in elevation so be prepared for that. The trail was put in place by the US Forest Service with the help of local horse people. It is a trail which can be done in a loop as shown here...
Hiking Gray Cap Peak in Red Rocks is a great workout and offers some amazing views.
You begin the hike rather easily. Follow the Calico Tanks signs out of the parking lot to the north, then headright into the canyon that emerges. You will experience a long, winding, short-hill descent, and then will arrive at an intersection of two valleys.(Wpt3) Be sure to head left at this point. You can follow the trail (often just to the east of...
Awesome views of Lake Tahoe and Marlette Lake, and only 5 miles round trip.
The name of this hike says it all: "direct". It is a moderately steep uphill climb from the lake level up to Marlette Lake, with views of Lake Tahoe and Marlette Lake visible at once from a point high up the trail. It's mostly shaded at the lower elevations, and passes through sugarpine forest, stands of aspen and even a patch of ferns. About four fifths...
Looking for a flat yet scenic hike perfect for novice hikers and/or flat-land visitors? You'll love this historic hike.
A flat hike along the Northern Flume, then a quick descent down the Diamond Peak ski resort. First half of hike is largely shaded with beautiful stream crossings. Second half of the hike has dynamite views down the Incline Creek drainage to Lake Tahoe. Also a brief optional out-and-back sojourn to more recent TV history.
A hike in Red Rock Canyon with great contrast.
This hike at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada is a study in contrast. You are always in the Mojave Desert, but it looks markedly different depending on your elevation and the amount of precipitation the area gets. With the White Rock Loop, you see typical desert plants. On the west side of the mountain, hidden from the Scenic Drive, is a...
4.5 mile trail near Las Vegas, Nevada
Blue Diamond Hill, across from the main part of Red Rock Canyon, offers some great hiking trails. Many of these were created by mountain bikers and some were created by the horseback riding concession that operates near the trailhead. Parking for this hike is along SR 159 just outside the entrance to the horseback riding road. The hike takes...
A Valley of Fire loop hike with great views and water - year round.
This is a hike to a spring that has water year round. The spring seeps out of the ground and runs in a small stream through some grasses that result from this water in an otherwise dry area. There are numerous cat tails and tamarisk. There is evidence of recent rains bringing down mud and gravel when the water ran quickly down the wash to the east. We...
A strenuous hike through a wonderful canyon to some hot springs pools.
This hike is one of a kind. There are 8 fixed ropes if you go all the way to the river. Some are difficult especially when coming back up. You will have wet boots and having them hold on the boulders you need to climb can be a slippery affair. At the 1.5 mile point of the hike, you come to the first obstacle, a large boulder with what looks like...
An easy hike in Red Rock Canyon outside of the Scenic Drive Loop.
This is a great hike at Red Rock Canyon without driving the Scenic Drive to get to the trailhead. The trailhead is the large parking lot at the exit of the 13 mile Scenic Drive. It's sometimes referred to as the horse parking lot. From the parking lot, cross the scenic drive exit just inside the tire spikes. The trail goes southwest toward the...
Trips
Anniversary Narrows, Anniversary Peak, Bowl of Fire
West End (historical), Nevada, United States
Hiking | 7.7 miles
Hiking | 7.7 miles
Incredible hike in Lake Mead NRA that has some great variety - mine ruins, interesting geology, rock hounding, canyons, narrows, red rock, and a good scrambly fun peak. Despite the stats this is *not* an easy hike - the stretch from the parking through the narrows is straightforward, but route finding up to the peak and back down on the other side is complicated and dangerous terrain. I used a GPS track recorded...
Mike and I hiked up to Turtlehead Peak after the 2009 WPMA show in Vegas. We climbed the peak via the trail until mid way up the wash leading to the saddle just west of the peak. At that point we traversed right into a prominent cut in the lower cliff band and scrambled to the ridgeline via the cut. Once on top of the ridge, we post-holed through knee high snow...
Easy 5 mile out and back hike (although you can go all the way to the Hoover Dam, approx. 4-5 miles one way) along Lake Mead.
In 1931, work begin on what was known as the Boulder Dam and more than 30 miles of rail lines were built to haul materials need to build the dam. The trail takes you through the River Mountains, approximately 500 feet over Lake Mead, offering scenic views...
This is a short, 1.5mi walk down to the secluded, tranquil beach of Skunk Harbor, where you will see the crumbled remains of the George Newhall summer "party" home, built in 1922. The real attraction at this site is the view from the tiny, jewel-like harbor out to Lake Tahoe - exquisite! The remains of an old pier and huge boulders near the shoreline only add to the picturesque scene. Skunk Harbor...
