Hiking around Lake Mead is both easy and
interesting. 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acknowledge that the information presented might be out of date or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!
I did this because you take different roads to get to each area. Both
areas offer fascinating hikes. You'll find hiking around Lake Mead easier than hiking in
Red Rock Canyon or Mt. Charleston Area. Many of the hikes do not go to a peak, instead
they follow washes to interesting areas.
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Driving Directions: Northern Lake Mead: Southern
Lake Mead:
You find hot springs and narrows. It's the perfect place for you to hike
during the winter.
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I divided Lake Mead into North and South areas
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Take Las Vegas Strip to
Lake Mead Boulevard.
Turn right (east) and
follow it
until
it dead ends into
Northshore
Drive. Go left or
right on
Northshore to
the
trailhead.
See
map.
Assuming you are coming from
Las Vegas, take 215 east/south
to US 95/93.
Go south to Boulder City.
Turn left at the second stop light
onto south
93 (also called the
trucker route) and drive to the
appropriate trailhead.
See
map.