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Gambling Isnt the Only Thing to do in Las Vegas


Do you think the only thing to do in Las Vegas is gamble? Wouldyou believe that there are a multitude of great hiking trails ina place where all-you-can-eat casino buffets are par for thecourse? Southern Nevada is chock full of great hiking trailsready 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. Thehiking trails range between 1-12 miles and can accommodatehikers of any skill level. Camping is available. Currently, itcosts $5 per car and $20 for a yearly pass.

Mt.Charleston: Mt.Charleston is 35 miles northwest of LasVegas. It is filled with mountainous terrain. Mt.Charlestonhas summer temperatures that are nearly 30 degrees cooler thenLas Vegas. The hiking trails range from 1-20 miles and willbode well for beginning to advanced hikers. Currently, it costs$6 per car.

Lake Mead: Lake Mead is 20 miles east of Las Vegas. Lake Meadis an easy hike. It is generally 10 degrees warmer than LasVegas. Therefore, consider hiking Lake Mead during the wintermonths. There are hot springs and eye-catching rock formationsto admire while hiking around Lake Mead. The hiking trails are1-15 miles long. Currently, it costs $5 for certain hikes.

Eastern Sierra: The Eastern Sierra mountain range is a 3.5 hourdrive from Las Vegas. It is worth the drive when you experiencethe many peaks it has to offer. The highest peak is Mt. Whitneywhich stands at 14,494 feet. There are numerous trails tochoose from that explore the peaks that make up the EasternSierra mountain range. The trails range from 1-20 miles long. There is no entrance fee. However, some of the trails requirepermits while others do not. Also, be aware that the EasternSierra mountain range is home to a bear population so takeprecautions when hiking and camping.

So turn in your poker chips and skip the slot machines when youhead to Las Vegas. The area has many spectacular hiking trailsto offer. Try hiking in fall, winter, or spring because LasVegas has sweltering heat in the summer. Take in the fresh airand rocky scenery of Las Vegas area hiking trails. They are alittle 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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