Mt. Charleston offers a variety of trails and mountaineering routes to numerous peaks. During the summer it's 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas. Click on the menu above to learn about Mt. Charleston or click here to view and purchase the step by step hiking directions.

Hikes in Mt. Charleston

Only some north facing gullies still have snow 6/25

Driving Directions:

Kyle Canyon
Head North on US 95. Use the Santa Fe Hotel and Casino as a landmark. Take US 95 north 6 miles past the Santa Fe to state route 157. Turn left (west) and travel 17 to 21 miles into Kyle Canyon. Map

Lee Canyon
Continue on US 95, 15 miles past State Route 157 and turn west (left) onto State Route 156. Drive 18 to 22 miles into Lee Canyon. Map?

Cold Creek
Continue on US 95, 21 miles past State Route 157 to Cold Creek Road. (Still, no sign, look for the prison.) Turn left (west) and drive 16 miles until the road ends at Bonanza Trailhead. The last 2.1 miles is a gravel road. You do not need a 4WD.
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Warning

Hiking and mountaineering are dangerous and can result in serious injury or worse. By exploring this web site you acknowledge that the information presented might be out of date or incorrect. You agree not to hold the author responsible for any damages, injuries, or death arising from any information on this Web site. Please research any mountain before attempting to climb it. Do not substitute the information on this web site for experience, training, and recognizing your limitations!

  



 

 

 


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