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It's just below the photo of the hiking book.</p> <br/><strong> 1-30: I just updated the Redstone Peak hike out at Lake Mead. The new hike description contains 9 photos, 17 waypoints and a gpx file. The hike travels to four peaks in the Redstone area.</p> The 52 Peak Club Party/Awards Banquet is March 23rd. Not a member of the 52 Peak Club? Click on the 52 Peak Club menu button to the left to find out more and to join. </p> <br/><strong> 1-25: I just updated the Anniversary Narrows Peak hike. The road leading to Lovell Wash is in great shape. Last year it was washed out. Lovell Wash was closed due to mining, but is now open again. The route is now a round trip hike and passes through The Bowl of Fire. <p/> There's lots of ice in Red Rock Canyon. Be very careful.<br/> <br/><strong> 1-22: I just added  <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/The%20Park%20via%20Black%20Velvet%20Canyon.pdf\">  The Park from Black Velvet Canyon</a> to the Member's Only section of this website. This is a great hike more scenic and a shorter drive than the orginal route.</p> <br/><strong> 1-18: The website has been totally resigned. It's easier to naviagate and much more functional. I also updated the Lone Palm Hike out at Lake Mead with new trailhead info., photos, gps waypoints, and a gpx file. The construction of US 93 highway eliminated the old trailhead.</p> I have heard the wash leading to Anniversary Narrows is now open again!  </p> <br/><strong> 1-13-2012: Just updated Indecision Peak in Red Rock Canyon. The new route avoids the dangerous boulder field. Members can download this hike now.</p> <br/><strong> 12-29: Just added a great hike from China Date Ranch in Tecopa, CA for members. This area is perfect for winter hikes. No snow, warmer than Vegas and only 90 minutes away. Currenlty members can choose from four hikes with more coming very soon. </p> <br/><strong> 12-13: Charleston got 9\" of snow yesterday. Chains required on all roads leading up to Mt. Charleston. </p> <br/><strong> 12-12: Red Rock - winter storm moving in now. Red Rock might have up to five inches of snow by Wednesday. Hike around Lake Mead or snowshoe in Charleston. Chains might be required to drive on the roads leading to Charleston. I will update.</p> <br/><strong> 12-5: Red Rock - Lots of snow and ice on all north facing routes. Mt. Charleston - 54\" snow base.  No more hiking this season. Snowshoeing only in Charleston till spring.</p> <br/><strong> 12-1: Huge storm in southern Nevada. 50 MPH winds. Snow level around 4,000 feet tonight. Forget Red Rock, hike around Lake Mead or snowshoe in Mt. Charleston. Chains required on all roads leading to Mt. Charleston.</p> <br/><strong> 11-24: We re-routed the loose gully on the HIdden Peak hike. The route is better and much safer now. Read more here: http://hikinglasvegas.blogspot.com/2011/11/hidden-peak-hike-re-routed.html </p> <br/><strong> 11-15: Anniversary Narrows is closed. Actually a section of Lovell Wash is closed, which leads to the Narrows. Don't know when it will open again.</p> <br/><strong> 11-04: It snowed in Red Rock today (11-4). With snow and ice in the canyons and on the peaks, the best bet for the next few days is to hike around Lake Mead.</p> <br/><strong> 11-01: The Scenic Loop Road at Red Rock Canyon now closes at 5 pm daily. </p> <br/><strong> 10-25: Kingman Wash Road, the road that leads to the trailhead for Fortification Hill (both routes) is closed through at least the 28th of October. </p> <br/><strong> 10-23: I will be speaking at the Mountaineer's meeting this Wednesday (Oct. 26th) at 7 pm at REI Bocca Park location. The topic will be my new book: Hiking Las Vegas. </P> <br/><strong> 10-19: Most of snow has melted in Mt. Charleston. Virtually all trails and routes are now doable. <p> <br/><strong> 10-5: Now that the cooler weather is here you can hike in Red Rock Canyon or around Lake Mead, both are less than one hour from the Las Vegas Strip. </p> <br/><strong> 9-25: Branch Whitney will be at National Trail's Day on Oct 1st (Saturday) along with 60 other exhibitors. He will have his new book \"Hiking Las Vegas\" for sale.  <br/> Location: Promenade at the Pavilion - 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV <br/>Hours: 9 to 1 pm <p> <br/><strong> 9-19: I just returned from the Sierra. Members of this website can look for these new hikes: Mt. Whitney (trail), Crystal Crag, Lookout Peak, Pyramid Peak, Ruby Lake hike, Megee Creek hike  and Crystal Lake hike. That brings the total to 401 hikes members can download. </p> <br/><strong> 9-10: Just updated Mummy Head to Toe hike. One of the toughest hikes in Mt. Charleston. The hike goes to Mummy's Forehead, Chin, Tummy and Toe. Mega exposure on this route. All new photos (24) and waypoints (32). Members of Hiking Las Vegas can download this hike now! </p> <br/><strong> 9-7: Just added Crocker Point in Yosemite. Great hike with great views and no crowds! </p> <br/><strong> 9-5: Just updated the hikes Mummy's Forehead with a short side trip to Mummy Vista (new) and Mummy Mtn via the Scree Slope for Members.   </p> I also just added Mt. Corconan hike in the Sierra for Members.</p> </p>Not a member? Check out all the benefits. Click on the button: Become a Member</p>  <br/><strong> 8-31: Just added these great hikes to the Member's Only Section: Mammoth Mtn, Mammoth Crest, Mammoth Crest to Cold Water, and Eagle Falls </p> <br/><strong> 8-21: Just updated the hike: Charleston Peak via North Loop Ridge - Great hike only 35 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. This is a level 5 hike. The update inlcludes new photos, GPS waypoints, and a gpx file. This is a very scenic route to Charleston Peak, the highest peak in southern Nevada.</p> <br/><strong> 8-19: South Loop Trail and Cathedral Rock Trails are closed. Anyone caught on these trails will face a $275 fine per person. This is in effect immediately. I have no idea and can't find out any information from the US Forestry service how long these trails will be closed.  <br/><strong><p>   8-14: I updated the <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/Bonanza.pdf\"> Bonanza Peak</a> hike for members of Hiking Las Vegas with waypoints and a gpx file. I also added <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/Fletcher%20Peak%20NLT.pdf\"> Fletcher Peak</a> from North Loop trail for members.<p> <br/><strong> 7-28: This is the perfect time to hike the Cathedral Rock Trail. The seasonal waterfall is flowing. Don't miss it!.<p> <br/><strong> 7-11: I just updated Mack's Peak North with more photos and waypoints. We might have a partial break from the Monsoon season this week.<p> <br/><strong> 7-5: The <a href=\"safety1.htm\"> Monsoon season</a> has started. Be careful and prepared while hiking in Mt. Charleston. <br/><strong> 7-2: Just updated Boot Boulder hike in Red Rock Canyon. The route is easier to follow and there's a new descent route. <br/><strong> 6-27: All trails in Mt. Charleston are doable, except the last mile of North Loop Trail in Mt. Charleston. All routes are doable, except those that ascend north facing gullies.</p> <p> I just added to the Members Section: Mummy Mtn. the Hard Way via Trail Canyon trailhead.</p> <br/><strong> 6-8: South Loop Trail in Mt. Charleston is buried in snow after the first 2.5 miles  Hikers have reported getting about one mile BEFORE Devil's Thumb on the North Loop trail before snow forced them to turn around.</p> <br/><strong> 5-23: I just updated Ice Box Climb Out in Red Rock Canyon with waypoints and a .gpx file. Members can download the PDF file now.</p> <br/><strong> 5-16: Big Falls is roaring. Fletcher Canyon also has lots of water. Both are located in Mt. Charleston, 35 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. I just updated Cleaver Crack route to Mt. Wilson with waypoints and a .gpx file. Members can download the PDF file now.</p> <br/><strong> 5-9: Just published Burlap Buttress, the least hiked peak in Red Rock Canyon. Only six hikers have stood at the summit. Members can download the PDF file now</p> <br/><strong> 5-4: Fletcher Canyon and Big Falls in Mt. Charleston are flowing big time.  <p>Just updated Hidden Peak (Red Rock) with waypoints.</p> <br/><strong> 4-24: Just published Manly Beacon in Death Valley and China Date Ranch Overlook Loop in Tecopa, CA. Memebers can download these hikes now. </p> <br/><strong> 4-11: North facing routes above 6,000 feet have snow and ice on them in Red Rock Canyon.</b><p> <br/><strong> 4-8: Government shutdown, due to start at midnight tonight, would close the Scenic Loop road at Red Rock Canyon. Hikes along the Scenic Loop would require a very long walk in and out. Best to hike at First Creek, South Red Rock, or Calico Basin until the government reopens.</b> <p> <br/><strong> 4-1: The Scenic Loop road at Red Rock Canyon now stays open until 8 pm!</br> <br/><strong> 3-28: With the warm weather coming this will be the last chance to see waterfalls in Red Rock Canyon until next winter. </br>  Snow will be melting fast. Most routes should be doable by next weekend. <br/><strong> 3-19: Possible snow on Sunday afternoon at 6,000 feet and above.</br> <br> The route to Magic Mtn is in great shape.  Will be publishing an update to the Global Peak hike with an easy descent form the summit.</br> <br/><strong> 3-14: The 52 Peak Club, a club to motivate and reward you when you scramble to the best 52 peaks around Las Vegas, has begun. <a href=\"/52.htm\">Click here for more info</a></br>  <br/><strong>3-9: This is the time of the year to be aware of rattlesnakes. They are most active when the temperature is between 70 and 90 degrees. A few hikers have seen a couple of rattlesnakes in the last few days. Not to worry; I have never heard of anyone bitten by a rattlesnake around Las Vegas.  </br> <br/><strong>3-1: Scenic Loop Road at Red Rock now closes at 7 pm! </br> <br/><strong>2-28: Lots of snow in Red Rock. Calico Hills and Kraft Mtn are snow free </br> <br/><strong>2-23: Today is the BLM meeting to voice your opinion when a permit is needed for hiking in Red Rock Canyon. This will be based on the number of hikers in a group. You can stop by anytime between noon and 8 pm at the Visitor Center at Red Rock Canyon <br/> <br/> There's snow and ice on north facing routes in Red Rock Canyon.<br/>  <br/><strong>2-16: Frenchmen Mtn NE Gully route has just been published for members. <br/> <br/><strong>2-9:  Open House Meeting with the BLM concerning issues in Red Rock Canyon<br/> Attend the upcoming meeting on Feb. 23rd: <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/BLM.html\">Click for more info</a><br/> <br/><strong>2-6:  All routes in Red Rock Canyon are now doable. <br/> <br/><strong>2-4:  The Rocky Gap road in Red Rock has been repaired at least to the start of the North Peak path (about 2.5 miles) <br/>  <br/>The road to Anniversary Narrows is still washed out.<br/>  <br/>I just published a new route in the South Bowl of Fire.<br/> <br/><strong>1-12:  There's still lots of snow on west and north facing routes in Red Rock. <br/> <br/> I updated the following Lake Mead hikes: AZ Hotsprings, Fortress Butte, and Fortification Hill West Route. Good luck trying to find the trails to these hikes on other websites. The trailheads have been moved due to the construction on Highway 93. <br/> <br/><strong>1-6: All the waterfalls in Red Rock are flowing. There's still lots of snow on west and north facing routes. <br/> <br/><strong>1-4:  Red Rock is covered in snow. Great for photography; dangerous to rock scramble. <br/> <br/>Road to Anniversary Narrows is washed out.<br/> <br/><strong>12-24: The Scenic Loop Road in Red Rock is now opened!!!. <br/> <br/><strong>Avalaunch conditions in Mt. Charleston. <br/> <br/><strong>12-20: State Route 159 (the road to Red Rock) is closed before Calico Basin. The Scenic Loop at Red Rock is closed and will probably be closed until Thursday. <br/> <br/><strong>12-20: State Route 159 (the road to Red Rock) is closed around the Cowboy Horseback Riding Stables. The Scenic Loop at Red Rock will be closed depending on how much it rains. <br/>  <br/> Mt. Charleston could get up to two feet of additional snow by Thurday morning. <br/> <br/><strong>12-17: With rain in the forecast all weekend I would NOT hike in Red Rock. Water makes the rock weak, which can lead to it breaking. Think Lake Mead area if you want to hike. <br/>  The forecast for Mt. Charleston is lots of snow!!!  <br/> <br/><strong>12-13: Just updatedTurtlehead Jr/Red Cap. Be careful scrambling in Red Rock. The rock is still very weak from all the rain.<br/> <br/><strong>12-8: Just added Fossil Ridge. 106 hikes in Red Rock; 367 hikes for members. <br/> <br/><strong>12-6: Just added La Madre Springs. 105 hikes in Red Rock; 366 hikes total for members. <br/> <br/><strong>12-5: Snow melting on lots of north and west facing routes in Red Rock. <br/> <br/><strong> I just updated the Lost Creek Cave hike. This is an easy family hike with a great photo opp at the cave.<br/> <br/><strong> There's not enough snow in Mt. Charleston for good snow shoeing conditions.<br/> <br/><strong>12-3: Snow and ice on all north and west facing routes in Red Rock  and in the canyons<br/> <br/><strong>11-29: Snow and ice on all north and west facing routes in Red Rock <br/> <br/><strong>11-23: Lots of snow in Mt. Charlston.<br/> <br/> Snow on north facing routes above 6,000 feet in Red Rock.<br/>  <br/> I just updated White Rock Springs Peak and Keystone Thrust in Red Rock. <br/>  <br/><strong>11-19: Just updated First Creek Peak hike and First Creek Overlook Peak hike. Both are in red Rock Canyon.<br/> <br/> Forecast calls for snow in Mt. Charleston this weekend.<br/> <br/><strong>11-13: Just updated Windy Peak East Face Rt, Mescalito Northern Route and all of Calico Hills I and II routes. <br/> <br/><strong>11-2: Snow at the higher elevations in Mt. Charleston <br/> <br/> Members: look for a new write up for the northern route to Mescalito later this week. <br/> <br/><strong>10-20: Just published two great hikes from Capitol Reef in Utah: Cassidy Arch and Grand Wash Nipple. Members can download these hikes now! <br/> <br/><strong>10-14: Just published Gunsight Notch Peak via Ridge Route. Members of Hking Las Vegas can download this hike plus another 364 hikes now!<br/> <br/><strong>10-10: New Ridge Route to Gunsight Notch Peak coming this week for members.<br/>  <br/> It has snowed in the Sierra.<br/>  <br/> <strong>10-6: Big time delays on Hwy 93 south of Hoover Dam until Oct 22nd. <br/>  <br/> Oct. 7th Reel Rock Film Festival - Flamingo Library 7 p.m. <br/>  <br/>National Trails Day - Oct 9th. <br/>  <br/> <strong>10-1: </strong> The Scenic Loop Road  at Red Rock now closes at 7 p.m. <br/>   <br/> Banff Film Festival: Oct 2 - Flamingo Library - 7 p.m. - FREE<br/>   <br/>National Trails Day - Oct 9th. <br/> <br/> <strong>9-30: </strong>  Just published Gray Cap Peak via Twin Tanks route, one of the best hikes out of Calico Basin!  Members can download it now!<br/>  <br/> Leaves are changing. One of the best trails to see the aspens is the Bristlecone Trail. <br/>   <br/><strong>9-26: </strong> Just put an ammo box and new sign in book at Calico Tank Peak. We also placed additional cairns on the East Face route.<br/>  <br/>Watch the heat. It's still very hot to hike in Red Rock. This September will probably set a record as the hottest September in history (Las Vegas, NV). <br/> <br/><strong>9-20: </strong> Red Rock Canyon now closes at 5 pm.  If you are in the park you have until 8 pm to exit, but the Scenic Loop gate closes at 5 pm. <br/> <br/><strong>9-19: </strong> African bees in First Creek Canyon just before the Cottonwood tree.<br/> <br/> <strong>9-13: </strong> New hike added: Mt. Tom (Sierra). <br/> Banff Mountain Film Festival Oct 2nd - Flamingo Lib. <br/> Reel Rock Film Tour Oct 7th - Flamingo Lib.  <br/> National Trails Day - Oct  9th. <br/><p><strong>9-6: </strong> New hike added: Patricia Peak (Sierra). Updated Charleston Peak via Big Falls and Fletcher Peak. <br/> Great movie now showing in Las Vegas: The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest. <br/><p><strong>8-7: </strong>  South Loop and Trail Canyon Trails in Mt. Charleston have been improved.  <br/> I just updated Cockscomb Peak hike. <p><strong>7-27: </strong> I will be at the Hard Rock Casino this Wednesday evening (6 pm to 8 pm) signing my new books. A special 25% discount off the entire store and a complimentary glass of wine for all who attend!!! <p><strong>7-23: </strong> Big time road construction on US 95 between SR 157 and SR 156. Allow extra time if driving to trailheads on SR 156 or Cold Creek road. <p><strong>7-13: </strong> I just updated Mummy Mtn. via Mummy Springs for members. The update includes new photos, more waypoints and a gpx file. This is a classic mountaineering route! <p><strong>7-10: </strong> It looks like the Monsoon season is upon us. Bring a rain jacket if hiking in Mt. Charleston. For more information about the Monsoon season: <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/safety1.htm#apm1_2\">click here</a>  <p><strong>7-6: </strong>  I will be speaking about and signing my new books: Hiking the Southwest and Hiking the High Sierra this week. <p>    Where: REI - Henderson Date: July 7 - Wednesday Time: 7 pm <p> Where: REI - Bocca Park (Summerlin) Date: July 8 - Thursday  Time: 7 pm  <p><strong>7-2: </strong> From Metro: All trails in the Mount Charleston area are reopen NOW with the following exceptions:• The Cathedral Rock Picnic Area and TrailHead,• The Trail Canyon TrailHead,• The Mary-Jane Falls TrailHead• The Echo TrailHead,  These trailheads will remain closed until further notice.  <p> <br> Book signing: July 7th REI Henderson at 7 pm; July 8th REI Summerlin at 7 pm -- I will be signing and talking about my new books: Hiking the Southwest and Hiking the High Sierra. <p><strong>7-1:</strong> Fire in Mt. Charleston! State Route 157 and 158 are closed. SR 156 might be closed.  <p><strong>6-30:</strong>  All routes in Mt. Charleston are snow free with the exception of the north facing gully leading to Mummy's Nose and probably the gully above Mummy Springs leading to Mummy's Tummy. <p>Zion Road Closure: from 8 pm to 8 am Sunday thru Thursday -- Road construction will occur from the junction of the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to the East Entrance, a distance of 9.5 miles, including The Switchbacks.   <p><strong>6-19:</strong> Most routes in Mt. Charleston are now snow free. Those hikes that have north facing sections will have snow. South Loop trail before the Meadows will still have snow. The gully below Mummy Mtn via Mummy Springs will also have snow. <p><strong>6-7:</strong> Big Falls and Little Falls in Mt. Charleston are flowing big-time. I just updated both hikes.  This weekend's forecast calls for temps to be in the low 80s in Las Vegas. Telescope Peak in Death Valley is now snow free. <p><strong>6-1:</strong> I just updated Fletcher Canyon hike in Mt. Charleston.  I pubished a video teaching how to tie a swami belt. Members can download the hike and watch the video now.  <p><strong>5-23:</strong> I will be one of the authors at \"Save Gas This Summer: Be A Weekend Traveler\"  at the Flamingo Library on Wednesday the 26th of May. Starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Jewel Box Theater. <a href=\"http://www.lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=31571\">Click for more info</a> </br> * Cathedral Rock and South Loop Trails are now open. The plans to upgrade Cathedral Rock Picnic Area have been postponed. </br> * I just published Holiday Peak, a great level 5 scrambling route in Red Rock Canyon. Members can download it now!  <p><strong>5-12:</strong> Now new members will instantly get their username and password. You can be downloading hikes seconds after signing up! Also, all individual hikes are instant downloads! Choose a hike, pay for it, download it seconds later!!! <p><strong>5-2:</strong> Just updated Crabby Appleton, Oak Peak, Oak Creek Canyon, and Shark Boulder. New photos, more waypoints, gpx files and better routes. The road to Lava Butte is well signed! <p><strong>4-27:</strong> Just published a new route to <a href=\"MemberOnly/White Pinnacle Pk via First Creek.pdf\">White Pinnacle Peak via First Creek,</a> the wildest peak in Red Rock. This route avoids the class 4 gully and travels along the north wall of First Creek Canyon. Members can download it now. <p><strong>4-17:</strong> Just in my two newest books:     <a href=\"HikingSW.html\">Hiking the Southwest</a> and <a href=\"HikingSierra.html\">Hiking the High Sierra </a></br> I just updated White Rock Hills Peak - Southern Route <p><strong>4-12:</strong> Just updated Summerlin Peak hike and a new route to Summerlin Peak. Members can download both now.  </br>* Permits now required for hiking Half Dome on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays if the cables are up (late spring until late autumn) </br> * It might snow at higher elevations in Red Rock Canyon today! </strong> <p><strong>4-7:</strong> Members - look for a  new write up of <a href=\"images/Red Rock/Magic_Mountain.JPG\">Magic Mtn</a> later this week.</p>  <p><strong>4-6:</strong> Just posted a hike for this Sunday on the <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/BBS/\">message board.</a></p>  <p><strong>4-5</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/BBS/\">Message board</a> is live! This is the best message board software on the Net. You can attach photos, manage your account, and learn about the latest updates.</p>  ");WhatsNew.Modal_Window_HikingNews=Modal_Window_HikingNews=function(options){lQuery.WhatsNew.impl.init("<br/><strong> 2-2: Just installed a search tool for this website. It's just below the photo of the hiking book.</p> <br/><strong> 1-30: I just updated the Redstone Peak hike out at Lake Mead. The new hike description contains 9 photos, 17 waypoints and a gpx file. The hike travels to four peaks in the Redstone area.</p> The 52 Peak Club Party/Awards Banquet is March 23rd. Not a member of the 52 Peak Club? Click on the 52 Peak Club menu button to the left to find out more and to join. </p> <br/><strong> 1-25: I just updated the Anniversary Narrows Peak hike. The road leading to Lovell Wash is in great shape. Last year it was washed out. Lovell Wash was closed due to mining, but is now open again. The route is now a round trip hike and passes through The Bowl of Fire. <p/> There's lots of ice in Red Rock Canyon. Be very careful.<br/> <br/><strong> 1-22: I just added  <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/The%20Park%20via%20Black%20Velvet%20Canyon.pdf\">  The Park from Black Velvet Canyon</a> to the Member's Only section of this website. This is a great hike more scenic and a shorter drive than the orginal route.</p> <br/><strong> 1-18: The website has been totally resigned. It's easier to naviagate and much more functional. I also updated the Lone Palm Hike out at Lake Mead with new trailhead info., photos, gps waypoints, and a gpx file. The construction of US 93 highway eliminated the old trailhead.</p> I have heard the wash leading to Anniversary Narrows is now open again!  </p> <br/><strong> 1-13-2012: Just updated Indecision Peak in Red Rock Canyon. The new route avoids the dangerous boulder field. Members can download this hike now.</p> <br/><strong> 12-29: Just added a great hike from China Date Ranch in Tecopa, CA for members. This area is perfect for winter hikes. No snow, warmer than Vegas and only 90 minutes away. Currenlty members can choose from four hikes with more coming very soon. </p> <br/><strong> 12-13: Charleston got 9\" of snow yesterday. Chains required on all roads leading up to Mt. Charleston. </p> <br/><strong> 12-12: Red Rock - winter storm moving in now. Red Rock might have up to five inches of snow by Wednesday. Hike around Lake Mead or snowshoe in Charleston. Chains might be required to drive on the roads leading to Charleston. I will update.</p> <br/><strong> 12-5: Red Rock - Lots of snow and ice on all north facing routes. Mt. Charleston - 54\" snow base.  No more hiking this season. Snowshoeing only in Charleston till spring.</p> <br/><strong> 12-1: Huge storm in southern Nevada. 50 MPH winds. Snow level around 4,000 feet tonight. Forget Red Rock, hike around Lake Mead or snowshoe in Mt. Charleston. Chains required on all roads leading to Mt. Charleston.</p> <br/><strong> 11-24: We re-routed the loose gully on the HIdden Peak hike. The route is better and much safer now. Read more here: http://hikinglasvegas.blogspot.com/2011/11/hidden-peak-hike-re-routed.html </p> <br/><strong> 11-15: Anniversary Narrows is closed. Actually a section of Lovell Wash is closed, which leads to the Narrows. Don't know when it will open again.</p> <br/><strong> 11-04: It snowed in Red Rock today (11-4). With snow and ice in the canyons and on the peaks, the best bet for the next few days is to hike around Lake Mead.</p> <br/><strong> 11-01: The Scenic Loop Road at Red Rock Canyon now closes at 5 pm daily. </p> <br/><strong> 10-25: Kingman Wash Road, the road that leads to the trailhead for Fortification Hill (both routes) is closed through at least the 28th of October. </p> <br/><strong> 10-23: I will be speaking at the Mountaineer's meeting this Wednesday (Oct. 26th) at 7 pm at REI Bocca Park location. The topic will be my new book: Hiking Las Vegas. </P> <br/><strong> 10-19: Most of snow has melted in Mt. Charleston. Virtually all trails and routes are now doable. <p> <br/><strong> 10-5: Now that the cooler weather is here you can hike in Red Rock Canyon or around Lake Mead, both are less than one hour from the Las Vegas Strip. </p> <br/><strong> 9-25: Branch Whitney will be at National Trail's Day on Oct 1st (Saturday) along with 60 other exhibitors. He will have his new book \"Hiking Las Vegas\" for sale.  <br/> Location: Promenade at the Pavilion - 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV <br/>Hours: 9 to 1 pm <p> <br/><strong> 9-19: I just returned from the Sierra. Members of this website can look for these new hikes: Mt. Whitney (trail), Crystal Crag, Lookout Peak, Pyramid Peak, Ruby Lake hike, Megee Creek hike  and Crystal Lake hike. That brings the total to 401 hikes members can download. </p> <br/><strong> 9-10: Just updated Mummy Head to Toe hike. One of the toughest hikes in Mt. Charleston. The hike goes to Mummy's Forehead, Chin, Tummy and Toe. Mega exposure on this route. All new photos (24) and waypoints (32). Members of Hiking Las Vegas can download this hike now! </p> <br/><strong> 9-7: Just added Crocker Point in Yosemite. Great hike with great views and no crowds! </p> <br/><strong> 9-5: Just updated the hikes Mummy's Forehead with a short side trip to Mummy Vista (new) and Mummy Mtn via the Scree Slope for Members.   </p> I also just added Mt. Corconan hike in the Sierra for Members.</p> </p>Not a member? Check out all the benefits. Click on the button: Become a Member</p>  <br/><strong> 8-31: Just added these great hikes to the Member's Only Section: Mammoth Mtn, Mammoth Crest, Mammoth Crest to Cold Water, and Eagle Falls </p> <br/><strong> 8-21: Just updated the hike: Charleston Peak via North Loop Ridge - Great hike only 35 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. This is a level 5 hike. The update inlcludes new photos, GPS waypoints, and a gpx file. This is a very scenic route to Charleston Peak, the highest peak in southern Nevada.</p> <br/><strong> 8-19: South Loop Trail and Cathedral Rock Trails are closed. Anyone caught on these trails will face a $275 fine per person. This is in effect immediately. I have no idea and can't find out any information from the US Forestry service how long these trails will be closed.  <br/><strong><p>   8-14: I updated the <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/Bonanza.pdf\"> Bonanza Peak</a> hike for members of Hiking Las Vegas with waypoints and a gpx file. I also added <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/Fletcher%20Peak%20NLT.pdf\"> Fletcher Peak</a> from North Loop trail for members.<p> <br/><strong> 7-28: This is the perfect time to hike the Cathedral Rock Trail. The seasonal waterfall is flowing. Don't miss it!.<p> <br/><strong> 7-11: I just updated Mack's Peak North with more photos and waypoints. We might have a partial break from the Monsoon season this week.<p> <br/><strong> 7-5: The <a href=\"safety1.htm\"> Monsoon season</a> has started. Be careful and prepared while hiking in Mt. Charleston. <br/><strong> 7-2: Just updated Boot Boulder hike in Red Rock Canyon. The route is easier to follow and there's a new descent route. <br/><strong> 6-27: All trails in Mt. Charleston are doable, except the last mile of North Loop Trail in Mt. Charleston. All routes are doable, except those that ascend north facing gullies.</p> <p> I just added to the Members Section: Mummy Mtn. the Hard Way via Trail Canyon trailhead.</p> <br/><strong> 6-8: South Loop Trail in Mt. Charleston is buried in snow after the first 2.5 miles  Hikers have reported getting about one mile BEFORE Devil's Thumb on the North Loop trail before snow forced them to turn around.</p> <br/><strong> 5-23: I just updated Ice Box Climb Out in Red Rock Canyon with waypoints and a .gpx file. Members can download the PDF file now.</p> <br/><strong> 5-16: Big Falls is roaring. Fletcher Canyon also has lots of water. Both are located in Mt. Charleston, 35 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. I just updated Cleaver Crack route to Mt. Wilson with waypoints and a .gpx file. Members can download the PDF file now.</p> <br/><strong> 5-9: Just published Burlap Buttress, the least hiked peak in Red Rock Canyon. Only six hikers have stood at the summit. Members can download the PDF file now</p> <br/><strong> 5-4: Fletcher Canyon and Big Falls in Mt. Charleston are flowing big time.  <p>Just updated Hidden Peak (Red Rock) with waypoints.</p> <br/><strong> 4-24: Just published Manly Beacon in Death Valley and China Date Ranch Overlook Loop in Tecopa, CA. Memebers can download these hikes now. </p> <br/><strong> 4-11: North facing routes above 6,000 feet have snow and ice on them in Red Rock Canyon.</b><p> <br/><strong> 4-8: Government shutdown, due to start at midnight tonight, would close the Scenic Loop road at Red Rock Canyon. Hikes along the Scenic Loop would require a very long walk in and out. Best to hike at First Creek, South Red Rock, or Calico Basin until the government reopens.</b> <p> <br/><strong> 4-1: The Scenic Loop road at Red Rock Canyon now stays open until 8 pm!</br> <br/><strong> 3-28: With the warm weather coming this will be the last chance to see waterfalls in Red Rock Canyon until next winter. </br>  Snow will be melting fast. Most routes should be doable by next weekend. <br/><strong> 3-19: Possible snow on Sunday afternoon at 6,000 feet and above.</br> <br> The route to Magic Mtn is in great shape.  Will be publishing an update to the Global Peak hike with an easy descent form the summit.</br> <br/><strong> 3-14: The 52 Peak Club, a club to motivate and reward you when you scramble to the best 52 peaks around Las Vegas, has begun. <a href=\"/52.htm\">Click here for more info</a></br>  <br/><strong>3-9: This is the time of the year to be aware of rattlesnakes. They are most active when the temperature is between 70 and 90 degrees. A few hikers have seen a couple of rattlesnakes in the last few days. Not to worry; I have never heard of anyone bitten by a rattlesnake around Las Vegas.  </br> <br/><strong>3-1: Scenic Loop Road at Red Rock now closes at 7 pm! </br> <br/><strong>2-28: Lots of snow in Red Rock. Calico Hills and Kraft Mtn are snow free </br> <br/><strong>2-23: Today is the BLM meeting to voice your opinion when a permit is needed for hiking in Red Rock Canyon. This will be based on the number of hikers in a group. You can stop by anytime between noon and 8 pm at the Visitor Center at Red Rock Canyon <br/> <br/> There's snow and ice on north facing routes in Red Rock Canyon.<br/>  <br/><strong>2-16: Frenchmen Mtn NE Gully route has just been published for members. <br/> <br/><strong>2-9:  Open House Meeting with the BLM concerning issues in Red Rock Canyon<br/> Attend the upcoming meeting on Feb. 23rd: <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/BLM.html\">Click for more info</a><br/> <br/><strong>2-6:  All routes in Red Rock Canyon are now doable. <br/> <br/><strong>2-4:  The Rocky Gap road in Red Rock has been repaired at least to the start of the North Peak path (about 2.5 miles) <br/>  <br/>The road to Anniversary Narrows is still washed out.<br/>  <br/>I just published a new route in the South Bowl of Fire.<br/> <br/><strong>1-12:  There's still lots of snow on west and north facing routes in Red Rock. <br/> <br/> I updated the following Lake Mead hikes: AZ Hotsprings, Fortress Butte, and Fortification Hill West Route. Good luck trying to find the trails to these hikes on other websites. The trailheads have been moved due to the construction on Highway 93. <br/> <br/><strong>1-6: All the waterfalls in Red Rock are flowing. There's still lots of snow on west and north facing routes. <br/> <br/><strong>1-4:  Red Rock is covered in snow. Great for photography; dangerous to rock scramble. <br/> <br/>Road to Anniversary Narrows is washed out.<br/> <br/><strong>12-24: The Scenic Loop Road in Red Rock is now opened!!!. <br/> <br/><strong>Avalaunch conditions in Mt. Charleston. <br/> <br/><strong>12-20: State Route 159 (the road to Red Rock) is closed before Calico Basin. The Scenic Loop at Red Rock is closed and will probably be closed until Thursday. <br/> <br/><strong>12-20: State Route 159 (the road to Red Rock) is closed around the Cowboy Horseback Riding Stables. The Scenic Loop at Red Rock will be closed depending on how much it rains. <br/>  <br/> Mt. Charleston could get up to two feet of additional snow by Thurday morning. <br/> <br/><strong>12-17: With rain in the forecast all weekend I would NOT hike in Red Rock. Water makes the rock weak, which can lead to it breaking. Think Lake Mead area if you want to hike. <br/>  The forecast for Mt. Charleston is lots of snow!!!  <br/> <br/><strong>12-13: Just updatedTurtlehead Jr/Red Cap. Be careful scrambling in Red Rock. The rock is still very weak from all the rain.<br/> <br/><strong>12-8: Just added Fossil Ridge. 106 hikes in Red Rock; 367 hikes for members. <br/> <br/><strong>12-6: Just added La Madre Springs. 105 hikes in Red Rock; 366 hikes total for members. <br/> <br/><strong>12-5: Snow melting on lots of north and west facing routes in Red Rock. <br/> <br/><strong> I just updated the Lost Creek Cave hike. This is an easy family hike with a great photo opp at the cave.<br/> <br/><strong> There's not enough snow in Mt. Charleston for good snow shoeing conditions.<br/> <br/><strong>12-3: Snow and ice on all north and west facing routes in Red Rock  and in the canyons<br/> <br/><strong>11-29: Snow and ice on all north and west facing routes in Red Rock <br/> <br/><strong>11-23: Lots of snow in Mt. Charlston.<br/> <br/> Snow on north facing routes above 6,000 feet in Red Rock.<br/>  <br/> I just updated White Rock Springs Peak and Keystone Thrust in Red Rock. <br/>  <br/><strong>11-19: Just updated First Creek Peak hike and First Creek Overlook Peak hike. Both are in red Rock Canyon.<br/> <br/> Forecast calls for snow in Mt. Charleston this weekend.<br/> <br/><strong>11-13: Just updated Windy Peak East Face Rt, Mescalito Northern Route and all of Calico Hills I and II routes. <br/> <br/><strong>11-2: Snow at the higher elevations in Mt. Charleston <br/> <br/> Members: look for a new write up for the northern route to Mescalito later this week. <br/> <br/><strong>10-20: Just published two great hikes from Capitol Reef in Utah: Cassidy Arch and Grand Wash Nipple. Members can download these hikes now! <br/> <br/><strong>10-14: Just published Gunsight Notch Peak via Ridge Route. Members of Hking Las Vegas can download this hike plus another 364 hikes now!<br/> <br/><strong>10-10: New Ridge Route to Gunsight Notch Peak coming this week for members.<br/>  <br/> It has snowed in the Sierra.<br/>  <br/> <strong>10-6: Big time delays on Hwy 93 south of Hoover Dam until Oct 22nd. <br/>  <br/> Oct. 7th Reel Rock Film Festival - Flamingo Library 7 p.m. <br/>  <br/>National Trails Day - Oct 9th. <br/>  <br/> <strong>10-1: </strong> The Scenic Loop Road  at Red Rock now closes at 7 p.m. <br/>   <br/> Banff Film Festival: Oct 2 - Flamingo Library - 7 p.m. - FREE<br/>   <br/>National Trails Day - Oct 9th. <br/> <br/> <strong>9-30: </strong>  Just published Gray Cap Peak via Twin Tanks route, one of the best hikes out of Calico Basin!  Members can download it now!<br/>  <br/> Leaves are changing. One of the best trails to see the aspens is the Bristlecone Trail. <br/>   <br/><strong>9-26: </strong> Just put an ammo box and new sign in book at Calico Tank Peak. We also placed additional cairns on the East Face route.<br/>  <br/>Watch the heat. It's still very hot to hike in Red Rock. This September will probably set a record as the hottest September in history (Las Vegas, NV). <br/> <br/><strong>9-20: </strong> Red Rock Canyon now closes at 5 pm.  If you are in the park you have until 8 pm to exit, but the Scenic Loop gate closes at 5 pm. <br/> <br/><strong>9-19: </strong> African bees in First Creek Canyon just before the Cottonwood tree.<br/> <br/> <strong>9-13: </strong> New hike added: Mt. Tom (Sierra). <br/> Banff Mountain Film Festival Oct 2nd - Flamingo Lib. <br/> Reel Rock Film Tour Oct 7th - Flamingo Lib.  <br/> National Trails Day - Oct  9th. <br/><p><strong>9-6: </strong> New hike added: Patricia Peak (Sierra). Updated Charleston Peak via Big Falls and Fletcher Peak. <br/> Great movie now showing in Las Vegas: The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest. <br/><p><strong>8-7: </strong>  South Loop and Trail Canyon Trails in Mt. Charleston have been improved.  <br/> I just updated Cockscomb Peak hike. <p><strong>7-27: </strong> I will be at the Hard Rock Casino this Wednesday evening (6 pm to 8 pm) signing my new books. A special 25% discount off the entire store and a complimentary glass of wine for all who attend!!! <p><strong>7-23: </strong> Big time road construction on US 95 between SR 157 and SR 156. Allow extra time if driving to trailheads on SR 156 or Cold Creek road. <p><strong>7-13: </strong> I just updated Mummy Mtn. via Mummy Springs for members. The update includes new photos, more waypoints and a gpx file. This is a classic mountaineering route! <p><strong>7-10: </strong> It looks like the Monsoon season is upon us. Bring a rain jacket if hiking in Mt. Charleston. For more information about the Monsoon season: <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/safety1.htm#apm1_2\">click here</a>  <p><strong>7-6: </strong>  I will be speaking about and signing my new books: Hiking the Southwest and Hiking the High Sierra this week. <p>    Where: REI - Henderson Date: July 7 - Wednesday Time: 7 pm <p> Where: REI - Bocca Park (Summerlin) Date: July 8 - Thursday  Time: 7 pm  <p><strong>7-2: </strong> From Metro: All trails in the Mount Charleston area are reopen NOW with the following exceptions:• The Cathedral Rock Picnic Area and TrailHead,• The Trail Canyon TrailHead,• The Mary-Jane Falls TrailHead• The Echo TrailHead,  These trailheads will remain closed until further notice.  <p> <br> Book signing: July 7th REI Henderson at 7 pm; July 8th REI Summerlin at 7 pm -- I will be signing and talking about my new books: Hiking the Southwest and Hiking the High Sierra. <p><strong>7-1:</strong> Fire in Mt. Charleston! State Route 157 and 158 are closed. SR 156 might be closed.  <p><strong>6-30:</strong>  All routes in Mt. Charleston are snow free with the exception of the north facing gully leading to Mummy's Nose and probably the gully above Mummy Springs leading to Mummy's Tummy. <p>Zion Road Closure: from 8 pm to 8 am Sunday thru Thursday -- Road construction will occur from the junction of the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to the East Entrance, a distance of 9.5 miles, including The Switchbacks.   <p><strong>6-19:</strong> Most routes in Mt. Charleston are now snow free. Those hikes that have north facing sections will have snow. South Loop trail before the Meadows will still have snow. The gully below Mummy Mtn via Mummy Springs will also have snow. <p><strong>6-7:</strong> Big Falls and Little Falls in Mt. Charleston are flowing big-time. I just updated both hikes.  This weekend's forecast calls for temps to be in the low 80s in Las Vegas. Telescope Peak in Death Valley is now snow free. <p><strong>6-1:</strong> I just updated Fletcher Canyon hike in Mt. Charleston.  I pubished a video teaching how to tie a swami belt. Members can download the hike and watch the video now.  <p><strong>5-23:</strong> I will be one of the authors at \"Save Gas This Summer: Be A Weekend Traveler\"  at the Flamingo Library on Wednesday the 26th of May. Starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Jewel Box Theater. <a href=\"http://www.lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=31571\">Click for more info</a> </br> * Cathedral Rock and South Loop Trails are now open. The plans to upgrade Cathedral Rock Picnic Area have been postponed. </br> * I just published Holiday Peak, a great level 5 scrambling route in Red Rock Canyon. Members can download it now!  <p><strong>5-12:</strong> Now new members will instantly get their username and password. You can be downloading hikes seconds after signing up! Also, all individual hikes are instant downloads! Choose a hike, pay for it, download it seconds later!!! <p><strong>5-2:</strong> Just updated Crabby Appleton, Oak Peak, Oak Creek Canyon, and Shark Boulder. New photos, more waypoints, gpx files and better routes. The road to Lava Butte is well signed! <p><strong>4-27:</strong> Just published a new route to <a href=\"MemberOnly/White Pinnacle Pk via First Creek.pdf\">White Pinnacle Peak via First Creek,</a> the wildest peak in Red Rock. This route avoids the class 4 gully and travels along the north wall of First Creek Canyon. Members can download it now. <p><strong>4-17:</strong> Just in my two newest books:     <a href=\"HikingSW.html\">Hiking the Southwest</a> and <a href=\"HikingSierra.html\">Hiking the High Sierra </a></br> I just updated White Rock Hills Peak - Southern Route <p><strong>4-12:</strong> Just updated Summerlin Peak hike and a new route to Summerlin Peak. Members can download both now.  </br>* Permits now required for hiking Half Dome on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays if the cables are up (late spring until late autumn) </br> * It might snow at higher elevations in Red Rock Canyon today! </strong> <p><strong>4-7:</strong> Members - look for a  new write up of <a href=\"images/Red Rock/Magic_Mountain.JPG\">Magic Mtn</a> later this week.</p>  <p><strong>4-6:</strong> Just posted a hike for this Sunday on the <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/BBS/\">message board.</a></p>  <p><strong>4-5</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/MemberOnly/BBS/\">Message board</a> is live! This is the best message board software on the Net. You can attach photos, manage your account, and learn about the latest updates.</p>  ",lQuery.extend(true, {}, WhatsNew_Modal_Window_HikingNews_options,options));};lwmw_checkVarUrl('WhatsNew', 'Modal_Window_HikingNews');}}}
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