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Major trail and day use area closures throughout the park. When viewing the trails map tab, click on the caution icons and trails for closure notices.
Check here for weekly trail condition reports from Go Mt Charleston!
Located in Southern Nevada between Pahrump and Las Vegas, the Spring Mountains have so much to offer. Named after the seasonal springs that arise throughout the year, the mountains are full of greenery and life. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is home to some of the tallest peaks in Nevada such as Mt. Charleston (11,918 ft.), Griffith Peak (11,064 ft.), and Mummy Mountain (11,533 ft.). Given the drastic change in elevation from valley floor to the peaks of the mountains, the area is very biodiverse. The base of the mountains are covered in creosote bush and white bursage, mid mountain is sprinkled with pinyon pines, juniper and pygmy conifers and the tops of the mountains are covered with many different species of conifers.
Trail heads are sprinkled throughout the park boundaries and have parking areas or campgrounds located nearby. View the visitors guide to plan your routes and see where to park. The majority of these trails are best traversed in the spring and fall when the snow is melted and the weather is not so hot. Some trails do provide shade but do not rely on it. Backpacking is allowed throughout the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area so be sure to pack enough water for your trip as the water in the area is seasonal. If you do need water make sure to boil or filter is properly to avoid parasites.
A short, ADA friendly, trail is located around the visitors center offering interpretive signage of the geology and history of the area.
For those interested in rock climbing, there are several expert routes located around the national conservation area. These routes are not to be climbed by novice climbers.
Popular routes include:
Watch this PBS Outdoor Nevada video to see some of the current conditions at the recreation area!
For equestrian specific information visit Nevada Horse Trails!
One of the few ADA trails in the conservation area is the Desert Overlook trail. Visit the Trail Access Project website to learn more.
Skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing is available in the Lee Canyon Area of the park. For the first time in the summer of 2022, this area is open to mountain bike use!
Family friendly guided hikes and educational classes take place each month so be sure to check out the event calendar to learn more!
While fees are NOT required for hiking, campgrounds and some picnic areas do require a day use fee.
Read through the U.S Forest service visitor guide for more in depth information on each trail and various amenities.
Visit Go Mt Charleston for trail updates, maintenance and camping information.
Cell phone service is sparse within the Spring Mountains so be sure to prepare accordingly by informing others about your plans.
For additional information contact the Spring Mountains Visitor Center or visit the USFS website.
Spring Mountains National Recreation AreaTrail head parking is available throughout the recreation area. Review the Spring Mountains visitors guide or map to see where the parking areas are located for which trailhead.
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