Activities, Events and Recreation
The Logandale Trails System (LTS) contains over 200 miles of trails, suitable for a variety of OHV types, as well as hiking and horseback riding. Be sure to respect the land and its resources during your visit. Otherwise, the LTS will lose what makes it a fantastic place for recreation. There are numerous recreation opportunities […]
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area’s 48,438 acres provide peace and solitude for those who visit the unique scenic and geologic features and extraordinary cultural resources. The centerpiece of the area is the Sloan Canyon Petroglyph Site, one of the most significant cultural resources in Southern Nevada. Archeologists believe the more than 300 rock art panels […]
The Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area contains large sand dunes that offer Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts a wide array trails along with vistas of the Las Vegas Strip. The trails range in difficulty from novice to expert and attract many different types of OHVs, including sandrails, Motorcycles, and ATVs. No facilities or services are available […]
Walking Box Ranch was once owned by 1920’s film stars Rex Bell and his wife Clara Bow and was known as an escape destination for the couple’s Hollywood friends. Walking Box Ranch gets its name from the ranch brand, a camera box on a tripod. Structures on the property include the house, a barn, guesthouse, […]
Overview Red Rock Canyon’s standard, RV, and group campsites are located in the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an approximate 20 mile drive from “The Las Vegas Strip.” Visitors enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bike riding and scenic driving in this unique Mojave Desert environment. Recreation The Red Rock Scenic Drive & Visitor Center […]
The Red Spring Picnic Area features spectacular views of the red and tan sandstone cliffs of Calico Basin. The area is tucked between the gray limestone La Madre Mountains to the north, the red sandstone Calico Hills to the west, and a desert ridge to the south. The Calico Basin area is fed year round […]
The club, founded in July 1994, was established by a dedicated group of individuals who shared a common love of the mountains with a a desire to share their experience and knowledge with others. Members include hikers, climbers, backpackers and mountaineers; from beginner to the seasoned veteran. Club Activities Club members have led and participated […]
The hike to Billy Goat Peak is extraordinarily beautiful. The peak itself, at only about 5,700 feet, is not anything super special, but the views and vistas from this solitary high spot in the remote desert. The trail up to the peak is not excessively long or challenging but sections of it are rated at […]
The Beer Can Fence is a local landmark of unknown tradition. The who, why or when someone first hung a beer can from an old cattle ranch fence is subject to many debates – debates often over beer and resulting in, you guessed it, more beer cans on the fence. The hike starts from Cabin […]
The Bauer Mine personally is of no major interest, however, the trails to and from the mine are delightful and scenic easy terrain hikes. There are two normally used routes, a 6 mile and an 11 mile hike. The mine, located in a valley, offers the hiker multiple opportunities to explore including climbing out onto […]