I've hiked the Bonanza Trail twice and don't plan to do it again. It's a strenuous hike of about…read more10 miles round trip to the summit and back. To get to the trailhead, you have to drive US 95 north past the two roads that lead to Kyle and lee Canyons at Mount Charleston. You turn left where the sign says Cold Creek. The road goes between the two prisons along US 95. Drive west about 10 miles to the village of Cold Creek. The last section of the road is rough and it's best to have a high clearance vehicle. There is a parking area at the trailhead and a group camping area. From here, you go cross a meadow for about a half a mile to get to the first of many, many switchbacks. One website says there are 80 switchbacks. The elevation gain makes the hiking tough. Part way up the switchbacks, you'll come to an old burn area and you can see how the forest has tried to recover. None of the large trees are growing much and it will take a long time. After what seems an interminable hike, you reach the saddle. From the saddle, the trail heads south in the direction of Mount Charleston. The Bristlecone Trail in Lee Canyon is only 8 miles down the trail. As you start toward the limestone peak to the left of the trail, there is a small use trail that goes to the peak. If you get to the cairn in one of my photos, you've gone a little too far but you can get to the summit from there. From the saddle, as the trail heads south, find a spot where you can head to the left and get on top of the limestone cliffs. If you go left too soon, you'll have a climb up the cliffs. If you stay more to the right, you'll be able to get to the summit without any climbing. I used my GPS unit to find the summit. Once at the summit, it's time for a well deserved rest and a chance to enjoy the view. Find the ammo box and sign the register. There is cell phone coverage for almost the entire hike so doing it alone is not a problem. After your rest, retrace your steps. This is a different trail for another reason. It's one of the few trails I hike in the Spring Mountains that you can see the parking lot for a good part of the hike. That's interesting but not essential information. I would not recommend this hike on a windy day. The winds at the summit can be fierce and you'll be fighting your way up the mountain. If you do this hike, take plenty of water, wear good hiking boots, and a GPS unit for finding the summit is always a good idea. Happy hiking!

Trailhead is located in the small town of Cold Creek, about an hour or so from Vegas (depending on…read morewhat end of town you are coming from). You are almost guaranteed to see wild horses every time you drive up the road to Cold Creek, so be careful, drive slow and let them pass. This is great hike to get in shape for Mt. Charleston Peak or any other peaks around there. It will def put you in check. It's all trail, well maintained, there are a few spot where you will need to climb over a tree stump that hasn't been cleared off my Forest Service just yet, but it's all Class I trail, no scrambling at all. There are 80 switchbacks, yes 80, although the elevation club is only 3000 feet of elevation climb, you definitely feel your heart beating and your lungs doing double time in certain areas. This trail is easy to follow, you will reach a false peak about halfway to the top, and about a third of the way to the top, when you reach your very first DOWNWARD switchback, do not follow the trail, look up towards your left, you will see a cairn, that is the trail you need to follow. This other trail will take you all the way to Lee Canyon, which is another 10 miles. Once you are at the peak, you have a great view of Mt. Charleston Peak, you can see down into Pahrump, and to the East you can see to the other side of the I-15. I've done this hike twice, I don't plan on doing it again. My hamstring tendon was killing me for about two weeks after due to the 80 switchbacks downhill. Quick stats 10 miles RT 3000 feet elevation gain Strenuous Bring 2-3 L of water Sunscreen, even though it's usually 20 degrees cooler than Vegas, and it's mostly a shaded trail, the sun is still hitting you on most of the trail. Bring a lightweight windbreaker, it can get windy at the peak. PS. The last mile or so of the road that leads up to the trailhead is not paved and very rocky, definitely not accessible with a low profile vehicle, If you don't have a 4 wheel drive or HCV, you can park and walk, it will just add a few miles to the hike.

The trails are well kept up and offer a nice, long walking path in a safe area.grass is well cared…read morefor and depending on the season you'll see some flowera Right along the trail there is a frisbee golf course as well. Cool option. The course seems a bit narrow though.

This trail is so green and beautifully cared for. It is a great place to take pictures and makes…read moreyou forget we live in a desert. Located in the summerlin area between some neighborhoods tucked away. Aug a great escape with tons of green grass. Trail is great for getting a decent walk in.

Great spot for a hike or a walk along the mountain loop. It would also be amazing to ride horses…read morearound the trail and take in the scenery that way.

Lone mountain is a great place to go for a hike. It's not too extreme but challenging enough at…read moretimes to get the heart pumping into a nice zone 4 or 5. Everyone I passed was friendly, it was a great way to start my Sunday. The view at the top was relaxing and great to see Vegas from centennial to the strip! I was a little worried about the way down but it was so easy. I went around noon on a Sunday and it wasn't very busy. I would love to come back here again. Great option for all experienced and inexperienced hikers.

There really isn't much of a creek in late October. Maybe we need to visit its full glory another…read moretime? For Rock climbers, to moderate hikers with different terrain (hike over rocks, side wall through sharp bushes, wall over a small creek). We visited late October, and suggest you to wear long sleeve, pants, sunglasses, hiking boots, and water. If you don't, expect sore toes from kicking/walking through rocks to cuts on your legs. Sunglasses is to protect your eyes from lots of branches sticking out. Luckily there wasn't much water in an area that we had to cross in the trail (assume during spring season, that area will wet our boots). This Pine Creek loop is pretty confusing since theres many areas where it feels like there is no loop? Ignore the word "loop" as I'm starting to think the beginning of the loop trail is not a loop until the end quarter as shown on Google maps? At end is a tiny section of a loop? - Recommend screen shot, have images ready or gps app ready before getting there. It's easy to get lost when it keeps saying loop and you think it'll bring you back to the car but not the case. Luckily, there were lots of friendly hikers to rock climbers there on a Sunday. 1. At Red Rocks Canyon (pay at fee station entrance). Red Rocks Canyon is Nevada's first National Conservation Area. 2. From Fee Entrance, it's a 25min one-way drive on the scenic driving loop. The parking sign will say Pine Creek Canyon. We came here because there was no parking at/to try Ice Box Canyon Trailhead (located a trailhead before this). Glad we tried that route. 3. Beginning terrain is in the sun, no shade, lots of dirt so you start to wonder why didn't I just hike someone's backyard in Vegas. It'll get better once you find whatever trickle left of the creek is. That's if you can even find it. If anything you'll definitely experience different terrain/scenery than just then normal Vegas dirt you're use to seeing everyday. 4. There's an area where the Pine Creek Loop splits. We went one way, and a helpful hiker told us to go backwards a bit to go down that path to find whatever trickle of the creek was. Rock climbers were there too. There were many times we couldn't find the next path. Bushes can get pretty narrow. Dress appropriately. Local elder hikers mentioned this was their favorite hike as locals. They were prepared with a backpack, two walking sticks for each hand, hiking boots, etc. Good luck!! We'll have to try this trail again to find this loop vs random one ways everywhere. We're new to Red Rocks Canyon and only experienced Calico Tank/Sandstone Quarry which is amazing.

pretty fun "moderate" hike that's easy for anyone willing to do it. The first 0.38 miles takes you…read moreto a sign that tells you to prepare for a bit of rocky terrain but its a beautiful dessert landscape so you quickly forget about it. Then we ended up climbing in bushes and boulders and going off trail because I am an adventurous son of a B and had to back track to the trail. Eventually, we went off trail again to explore in the creek which was gorgeous! It felt like being in a mini forest hiding in the desert. After that we ended up at this cool little stream.. the sound of the running water is just so peaceful! Watch out for Velociraptors though, there is some chest high grass that makes you lean like a cholo to walk through it if you have wide shoulders like me. But then the sunflowers, those god damn baby sunflowers were so beautiful! Christ almighty I need to find a partner so I can take them in spring for a beautiful romantic hike after some rain!

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This no frills, paved bike/walking path runs along the I-215 for 11 miles (end to end) from…read moreTropicana to Alexander. I enjoy riding my bike here for the ease and sense of safety from the bustling neighborhoods and busy (scary) drivers on the roads! Just for your awareness, this is a long stretch with no trees, benches or cooling stations- just a paved, clean path with varying inclines and declines. This is another great option to enjoy the outdoors with your fellow cyclists!

We were in the area for dinner and wanted a place to take a nice walk. Looked this place up and…read morefound it easily. The terrain is similar to other parks we visited in the area. There is a small grassy area in the middle of the park that people were using as a dog park. Don't know if they were supposed to do that, but it was happening. What appears to be the main park entrance for visitors has a medium sized lot with some parking. While many spaces were filled, there were still many left on our visit around 6-7 on a Wednesday in May. The trails are paved with cement with spaced seams. This makes them very nice for running or walking, a little bumpy for biking, and a bit tough for roller blades, but doable. The park seems to be somewhat narrow south to north, but has trails that go pretty far east and west. There are some trails going down from the houses at the top of the little valley. There is some wildlife in the park. We saw several cotton tail rabbits and a humming bird and heard several other types of birds that we could not identify. Like everywhere else in the area is likely gets super hot and cold here most of the year, but in the temperate months of May and Nov and especially at dusk and dawn, this will be a pleasant place to walk or run.

Love the trails and the different levels of incline you can experience during your walk/run. The…read moretrails are well kept and there's beautiful greenery and desert landscaping! This is perfect for a solo trip or with the family!

It's a lovely hike through the trees. I read online that if you lose a trail and are lost just look…read morefor mummy mountain and walk towards it. It is on the other side of Lee Canyon Road and you can get back to the parking lot from there! Here's a link to the info. https://lasvegasareatrails.com/sawmill-loop-sawmill-trailhead-lee-canyon-nevada/

My Fiancé and I went to Mount Charleston to go on a hike and came across this one. When you're…read moredriving up toward Lee Canyon, it is on the right side. It's a super easy hike that loops around. It's about 1.3 miles round trip. If you're looking for a short and easy hike for your family and dogs, this hike is for you. There is also a picnic area where you can have lunch after your hike. There are also restrooms in the gravel parking area.

The trailhead is at North Loop, and you take the same trail as Raintree, but right before you hit…read morethe actual Raintree, you will turn left and follow the ridge up to the peak. If you've done Raintree and are used to the elevation, this hike shouldn't be too difficult for you. The last push of 300 feet to the peak does get a bit steep and you will definitely be feeling the elevation. I like this hike because it takes you through so many different vegetations. On the way up you will see a ton of bristlecone trees, wildflowers pine trees and shrubs. Once you hit the summit, you will have a fantastic view of the entire Lee Canyon, and the other side you can see N. Las Vegas. On the way out, you have an option of going a different route, you can follow WIldhorse Canyon down which will let you out onto the road about 0.25 miles from where you parked, or you can follow the original trail back. I prefer going a different route back, but that's just me. Wildhorse Canyon is full of different trees and vegetation as well. It's a narrow trail, but no exposure. Quick stats: 7.5 miles RT 2,500 feet election gain Fletcher Peak is 10, 320 feet Trekking poles are helpful, but not necessary No bathrooms at trailhead, no water.

I figure I should review this since Angela T is the only one so far. This is a worthwhile hike,…read moreespecially if you're into finding and signing notebooks inside of ammo boxes. It's hardly the tallest peak, but it's still a peak, so get out there and do it! The usual starting point is at the North Loop trailhead along Deer Creek Rd. If you've done Raintree before, you've already done most of this hike. The left turn toward Fletcher is about halfway between the high point of the Raintree hike and the ancient bristlecone pine. Look for a cut up fallen tree log or just keep scanning to your left. The bird and hike website is a good resource for figuring out where to make the turn. Worst case, you reach the Raintree, admire it, then backtrack a bit. (In our case, we started out at Trail Canyon, so we indeed passed Raintree on the way to the peak). There are actually a couple of "peaks." The ascent to the "false peak" is the steepest section you will encounter. The good news is that you're almost there. There are great views from this spot and you should readily find the ammo box and notebook to sign. First timers who want to truthfully say they've summited Fletcher will need to continue to the real peak. There isn't really a trail but the direction you need to head is obvious. Though you might start questioning yourself at this point, I'm here to tell you that it's a pretty short distance. I was at the real peak before I knew it. There's supposedly another box or some sort of jar hidden by the trees at peak-proper, but I failed to find it. The view isn't great from here, so head back to the other peak to rest and enjoy the view.