You Must Add This Stunning And Historical Nevada Trail To Your Bucket List
Nevada is a hiker’s and cyclist’s dream with numerous mountains, trails, valleys, and canyons to explore. Among the most beautiful and popular is the Cottonwood Trail system. Located in the aptly named Cottonwood Valley, in the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area about 30 minutes west of Las Vegas, this stunning and historical Nevada trail is one to add to your bucket list immediately.
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Cottonwood Valley occupies the southeastern part of Red Rock Canyon. This 13-mile stretch of scenic desert is popular among hikers, runners, and cyclists.
There are more than 125 miles of interconnected, single-track trails with a variety of challenges. From smooth terrain to steep climbs to technical descents and beyond, Cottonwood Valley has it all for the novice through advanced cyclist, hiker, or runner.
Wild horses are oftentimes spotted along the south side of SR 160. Other common critters in the area include Gila monsters and other lizards, rabbits, coyotes, snakes, scorpions, and tarantulas.
