Backpacker Magazine: Las Vegas: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Las Vegas, NV: Gass Peak

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This 6.3 mile out-and-back climbs 2,000 feet to the top of Gass Peak—the highest point in the Sheep Mountains just north of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, NV: Anniversary Narrows Trail

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Sparkling gypsum deposits, weathered mining ruins, and a twisted slot canyon highlight this scenic 6-mile hike—less than an hour from Las Vegas.

Las Vegas: Grand Circle Loop

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Escape the glitter and gridlock of the Strip on this 11.7-mile loop, which cuts across open desert to explore contorted rock figures and massive red-rock cliffs.

Las Vegas, NV: Mary Jane Falls

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Escape the heat of the Las Vegas Valley by trekking through a forested alpine canyon en-route to a waterfall, caves, and stunning vistas on this out-and-back 3.5-mile hike.

Las Vegas: Cathedral Rock

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This giant rock rises above a forested oasis in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Fill your water bottle before hiking this easy 3-mile, out-and-back.

Las Vegas: Liberty Bell Arch Trail

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This 4.4-mile hike leads to splendid red rock formations, a beautiful mesa overlooking the Colorado River, and a dose of gold-mining history.

Las Vegas, NV: Red Rock Loop

Hum along the dried-up bed of an ancient ocean below thrust faults of iron red rock on this 15-mile, must-ride loop outside Las Vegas.

Dead Horse Loop/Cottonwood Canyon

Submerge yourself in the earthly tones of the Nevada desert as you hike opposite Red Rock Canyon into the Cottonwood Canyon area. This easy 7 mile hike has everything a hike near Las Vegas should have - solitude, nature & views.

Hiking The Vegas Strip

This was a quick little hike up the Las Vegas strip.

Las Vegas: Bootleg Wash Loop

Hiking The Vegas Strip

This was a quick little hike up the Las Vegas strip.

Las Vegas, NV: Bootleg Canyon, Caldera-Lake View Loop

Next time you want to gamble in Vegas, try dropping 2,800 feet on hard-packed, single track moraine along this technical 10-miler in Bootleg Canyon.

Local Hikes: Las Vegas, NV

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The best hikes near Las Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

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Just beyond the neon and greenbacks of Vegas lies a priceless wilderness gem.

Mt. Charleston Loop Trail, Nevada

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Keep your cool on Nevada's Mt. Charleston Loop Trail.

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