Gambling Isnt the Only Thing to do in Las Vegas
Do you think the only thing to do in Las Vegas is gamble? Would
you believe that there are a multitude of great hiking trails in
a place where all-you-can-eat casino buffets are par for the
course? Southern Nevada is chock full of great hiking trails
ready to be discovered. Hiking areas near Las Vegas include:
Red Rock, Mt.Charleston, Lake Mead, and the Eastern Sierra.
These hiking trails are interspersed between canyons, mountains,
chutes, and gullies. Red Rock: Red Rock is located 20 miles west of Las Vegas. The
hiking trails range between 1-12 miles and can accommodate
hikers of any skill level. Camping is available. Currently, it
costs $5 per car and $20 for a yearly pass. Mt.Charleston: Mt.Charleston is 35 miles northwest of Las
Vegas. It is filled with mountainous terrain. Mt.Charleston
has summer temperatures that are nearly 30 degrees cooler then
Las Vegas. The hiking trails range from 1-20 miles and will
bode well for beginning to advanced hikers. Currently, it costs
$6 per car. Lake Mead: Lake Mead is 20 miles east of Las Vegas. Lake Mead
is an easy hike. It is generally 10 degrees warmer than Las
Vegas. Therefore, consider hiking Lake Mead during the winter
months. There are hot springs and eye-catching rock formations
to admire while hiking around Lake Mead. The hiking trails are
1-15 miles long. Currently, it costs $5 for certain hikes. Eastern Sierra: The Eastern Sierra mountain range is a 3.5 hour
drive from Las Vegas. It is worth the drive when you experience
the many peaks it has to offer. The highest peak is Mt. Whitney
which stands at 14,494 feet. There are numerous trails to
choose from that explore the peaks that make up the Eastern
Sierra mountain range. The trails range from 1-20 miles long.
There is no entrance fee. However, some of the trails require
permits while others do not. Also, be aware that the Eastern
Sierra mountain range is home to a bear population so take
precautions when hiking and camping. So turn in your poker chips and skip the slot machines when you
head to Las Vegas. The area has many spectacular hiking trails
to offer. Try hiking in fall, winter, or spring because Las
Vegas has sweltering heat in the summer. Take in the fresh air
and rocky scenery of Las Vegas area hiking trails. They are a
little known secret waiting for you to discover them. Monica Marty is a hiking fan and the webmaster of http://hikingtrailfinder.com/ where you will find a directory and information on Hiking
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