What is a good place to hike in Vegas in early May? I'm looking for high elevation. Not too high though. Something a girl and I could enjoy. Something that shows the desolate side of Nevada but also the colorful plants too. I want to take some good pictures from high elevation but still have a nice hike and not kill us. I just want a good lay of the land for pictures while having a good time.
2006-12-20 11:44:21 · 7 answers · asked by steelhead3686 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
The first thing that came to mind was hiking to the top of Turtle Head Peak in Red Rock Canyon. This will give you a high view point of the Las Vegas Valley.
Now another suggestion is to check out the Ghost Town in Ryolite Nevada. I was never particularly amused with the actual ghost town, but in this area, there is a dirt road that goes to an abandoned mining camp. The area still has abondoned buildings. There are also petroglyphs in the area as well. The road then goes through a narrow canyon and once you get through it, you are in Death Valley. It is quite a unique drive! I wouldnt hesitate to put any rental car on this road, but thats just me! Anyway, if you want wide open spaces this little road and going to Death Valley is the way to go!
Last but not least if you want to stay in the Las Vegas area, you can also check out the Desert National Wildlife Refuge just NorthWest of Vegas. I've never been there but there are tons of opportunities to explore up there as well.
Good Luck!
2006-12-22 19:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by RedLance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red Rock Canyon is like 20-30 minutes away, and a great place to hike, not too over the top. And it lives up to the name. My fave is Mt. Charleston. It's about 45 minutes away, an easy drive, the weather will be absolutely perfect in May, and it's surrounded by tall trees. There are waterfalls up there too. That is the highest point of elevation you will get withing 100 miles of Las Vegas. We live in a canyon surrounded by miles of flat desert. So those are the only 2 places to possibly go. red Rock- for big red rock foundations, desert landscape and cactus, and Mt. Charleston for a more foresty type place with more hills and green trees. It's really pretty.
2006-12-20 19:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ivana Cracker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Las-Vegas-Within-Minutes/dp/0929712218
It's very detailed and rates the difficulties of the different hikes. Las Vegas hiking is roughly divided into two types, desert hiking like you'd find in Red Rock Canyon, and mountain trails on Mount Charleston. Good luck!
2006-12-22 21:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you're looking to hike where there's tree's and greenery, your best bet would to hike at Lee Canyon or Mt. Charleston. But right now there's snow so the hiking trails are closed until spring.
2006-12-23 00:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by ckjnap04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston
2006-12-20 19:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a long distance walker, wherever I go in the world I simply go to any tourist information centre (yes, that's how we spell 'centre' in England) and pick up leaflets.
If you can't find any, which is unlikely - they've even got these places in the jungles in central Africa - buy a book.
You'll find a whole bunch of them at Amazon.
2006-12-20 19:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought Death Valley was beautiful. That may be further than you were thinking, but it is worth it.
2006-12-20 19:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋