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Where: Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, NV

Country: US

Length: 6.1 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Crowds: Packed


Nearest Town: Las Vegas

Miles from Town: 90 Miles

Elevation Gain:

Beginning Elevation: 8680 Feet

End/Highest Elevation: 9940 Feet


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Description

The beginning of the trail winds through a picturesque forest abundant with white fir and large quaking aspen. Climbing out of the canyon, the vegetation becomes sparse as the trail reaches a stand of bristlecone pine - the oldest living things in the world. After traveling a little over two miles on a foot trail, the trail follows an abandoned road. A short distance further, in an area resembling a parking lot, is the junction with Bonanza Trail. The trail then descends into a canyon, passing a small grove of aspen before eventually leading to a dirt parking lot. The parking area is accessed by a dirt road located 100' north of the McWilliams Campground entrance on State Route 156. Walk south up State Route 156 to return to the upper parking lot of the ski area.

Directions

Take State Route 156 south to where it ends in the upper parking lot of Lee Canyon Ski Area. The trail is located to the left, at the end of the parking lot.

Highlights

It offers scenic views of Lee Canyon Ski Area, Mummy Mountain, and serene aspen groves. Forest contains bristlecone pine - the oldest living things in the world.



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