Turtlehead Peak

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• elevation(ft): 6324
  
• elevation(mts): 1928
  
• last edited: Apr 3, 2002
  
• other info: Overview Turtlehead Peak, located about 15 miles west of Las Vegas, is the only limestone peak in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA). It is also perhaps the most popular hiking peak in Nevada due to it's close proximity to Las Vegas and the fact that it is the only...
  
• score: 0.88629997
  
• best seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter,
  
• difficulty: Strenuous
  
• distance: 5 miles round trip
  
• elev gain (ft): 2075 ft
  
• highlights: Short but strenuous climb to peak with great views of Las Vegas valley
  
• hike time (hours): 4 hours
  
• hike type: Out and Back
  
• localhikes reporter: Kat Green
  
• near: Blue Diamond, NV
  
• ranger contact: Red Rock (BLM) ranger at entry to NCA (fee station) 702-515-5350
  
• scenery rate: 4
  
• trail condition: Bush wacking
  
• user groups: Hikers, Dogs
  
• ada compliant?: No
  
• allowed uses: Hiking/Running (Year Round)
  
• amenities: Trailhead
  
• beginning and end of trail: Sandstone Quarry Trailhead / Turtlehead Peak
  
• district: Las Vegas Field Office
  
• drinking water available?: No
  
• elevation change (feet): 3998
  
• park fees: $5
  
• leash laws: Leashes Required
  
• management organization: BLM
  
• map url: http://www.nvtrailmaps.com/pdfs/maps/rrnca_scenic_loop.pdf
  
• maximum trail elevation: 8300 ft.
  
• minimum trail elevation: 4302 ft.
  
• motorized travel?: No
  
• district office address: Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
  
• 4wd accessible/high clearance: No
  
• permits required for: Overnight and Late Exit
  
• wilderness regulations: N/A
  
• surface: Singletrack
  
• trail class: N/A
  
• trail length (miles): 2
  
• trail type: Destination
  
• wilderness area?: Yes
  
• difficulty: 0.60
  
• fax: 702-515-5023
  
• length, round trip (miles): 5
  
• location: las vegas blm field office, california blm areas
  
• location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=nvblmlasv&cu_id=1, http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=cablso&cu_id=1
  
• recreation opportunities: Activity Remarks On Site Hiking & Walking Yes Viewing Scenery Yes Viewing Wildlife Yes