La Madre Cabin
I've heard stories that this cabin was used by outlaws, miners, cowboys (line shack), and drifters. Since there are abandoned mines above, and this canyon was used for livestock, there's probably some truth to all the sto... localhikes.com
Pine Creek Canyon Trail
General Description Take the trail downhill from the parking lot. Following it toward the canyon. The trail is intersected twice by the Fire Ecology Trail and by Dale's Trail, then forks near the old Wilson homestead found... wildernet.com
Calico Tanks
This is one of those must-do hikes in Red Rock Canyon -- both because it is so easy and accessible, and because it's a great introduction to the diverse vegetation and rocks found throughout Red Rock. This is a nice short... localhikes.com
Red Rock Canyon - Calico Tanks
Calico tanks is a special place. A short hike listed as moderate, experienced hikers may be tempted to pass it by. There are several reasons why you shouldn't. This may be the best hike along the scenic 13 mile along Red R... trailpeak.com
Ophir Creek Trail, Carson City, Nevada
Although the Ophir Creek Trail does not enjoy wilderness protection from nearby Mt. Rose Wilderness, this trip offers an abundance of positive attributes, including two small but scenic lakes, a beautiful, 2-mile-long subalpi... trails.com
Blue Diamond Hill
Blue Diamond Hill is within the Red Rock Conservation Area just to west of Las Vegas. At the final destination end where you are atop a cliff of 500 feet overlooking the entire valley. All of the casino resorts are lined u... trailpeak.com
Ice Box Canyon Trail
General Description From the parking lot, the trail heads down across the wash and up the other side toward the canyon. The trail is well defined as it leads you up the side of the canyon for approximately 3/4 of a mile. I... wildernet.com
Cathedral Rock Trail
General Description The trail begins in Mazie Canyon amid ponderosa and white fir, but soon enters a stand of aspen. This is one of the most colorful areas in the summer when the wildflowers are blooming and the butterflie... wildernet.com
Keystone Thrust Trail
General Description From the upper White Rocks Springs parking lot take the trail north across the wash, and up the hill. The Keystone Thrust Trail "Ts" off the La Madre Springs loop to the right, approximately 1/4 mile fr... wildernet.com
Spooner Lake Trail, Carson Range, Nevada
Spooner Lake was created in the 1850s for use as a millpond when a timber company constructed a dam across Spooner Creek. The dam was rebuilt in 1929 for irrigation purposes. Nowadays, within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, rec... trails.com
First Creek Peak & Overlook
This is a very remote and rough trail and may be more than you bargained for if you're used to well marked trails and signage. Although hunters and horse back riders have used these Lovell Canyon trails to enjoy the views... localhikes.com
Oak Creek (Old Cg Into Canyon Loop)
With this route, you'll spend more time exposed on the lower slopes; which means it'll be HOT in the summer daytime. This route is also used by the wranglers giving horse back rides from Spring Mountain State Park and Bon... localhikes.com
Island Lake Trail
This is high country hiking and you'll have afternoon thunderstorms almost daily thru summer. A wonderful trail, you are exposed on the slopes for most of the way, so I prefer to hike early in the morning. The trail is a ... localhikes.com
Lake Mead National Park
To put this report in perspective: my wife and I are in our mid-70s and not as spry as we'd like. I brought a 12 ft. Dagger Axis and my wife paddled her pink 12 ft. Perception Tribute. Both of us are experienced long-distan... paddling.net
Mary Jane Falls
Short but very strenuous hike utilizing switchbacks and stone steps (rip-rap) on a very well marked and heavily used trail. Keep your dogs leashed and under control since a lot of hikers seem to bring their dogs on this o... localhikes.com
Turtlehead Peak (Red Rock Canyon Nca)
This is pretty much a "must do" peak for all local hikers. At only 5 miles, it is one of the shortest distance hikes to get such a great, unobstructed view of the Las Vegas valley. There is also a sign-in book inside an o... localhikes.com
Summit Trail, Winnemucca, Nevada
The Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness could be a backpacker's worst nightmare for those unaccustomed to primitive conditions: access roads are rough, the low-elevation approach is blisteringly hot and shadeless in summer, t... trails.com
Huffaker Hills Trail, Sparks, Nevada
The Huffaker Hills, a group of volcanic buttes sprinkled along the east side of the Truckee Meadows, provide prominent landmarks for local residents, especially the highest of the group, 6011-foot Rattlesnake Mountain. Althou... trails.com