Hiding out just 24 miles east of the Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead boasts brilliant blue waters, a striking desert landscape, and some of the most glorious views in southern Nevada. If you love exploring the outdoors, then a trip to Lake Mead should already be on your bucket list….especially if you love basking in a classic Nevada sunset! Overlooking the lake’s shores, Sunset View Scenic Overlook is a great place to simply sit back and enjoy the view. It’s one of many overlooks at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, but you’ll have to experience it yourself to see if it’s the best one!

As America's first and largest national recreation area, you'll find that there's a lot to see and do at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Swimming, boating, hiking, cycling, camping, fishing - you name it, and you can do it here.
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However, sometimes you only have time for a brief visit. In that case, a visit to one of the recreation area's scenic overlooks is a great way to pack in a ton of beauty without much effort.
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Sunset View Scenic Overlook is one overlook located along the lake's shores. It's located right off Lakeshore Road. True to its name, it's a great place to enjoy one of Nevada's breathtaking sunsets.
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From the overlook, visitors can look out over Lake Mead and enjoy a panoramic view of the Boulder Basin, the Muddy Mountains, and the Callville Mesa. Bring your camera - this is a view you'll definitely want to immortalize.
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A short hiking trail departs from the overlook and leads right down to Lake Mead's shoreline. The trail is around a mile-long out-and-back and is rated as easy. And if you want to extend your hiking adventure, you'll find there are multiple trails in the area you can explore.
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The overlook area consists of a picnic shelter, picnic table, restrooms, and a large parking lot. It's a great spot to bring a nice lunch and make a day of enjoying Lake Mead's striking beauty with family.
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You don't have to work hard at all to enjoy a lovely view of Lake Mead and southern Nevada's splendor. Learn more about Sunset View Scenic Overlook and other overlooks in the area by visiting the Lake Mead National Recreation Area website.
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Have you visited Lake Mead National Recreation Area? There’s so much to explore in this giant natural wonderland, but the scenic overlooks are great for a quick outing that’s packed with beauty. Share your photos and experiences of this beautiful southern Nevada icon with us in the comments below!

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Sunset View Scenic Overlook, Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA