The Unrivaled Canyon Hike In Nevada Everyone Should Take At Least Once
By Mychelle Blake|Published October 20, 2016
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Mychelle Blake is a freelance writer, website designer and social media consultant. She happily tolerates the insane Las Vegas heat with her three wacky pit bulls, one fish, one bird and one husband.
Nevada is blessed with many wonderful canyon hikes. If you can only pick one canyon hike, you cannot go wrong choosing the Pine Creek Canyon Trail in the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area.
Pine Creek Canyon Trail is a 5-mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 1,072 feet.
The meadows on the way to the canyon are a welcome surprise in the desert landscape. Hikers will pass the Wilson Homestead, the remains of a home built back in the 1920s.
There are many small pools of water surrounded by more vegetation. You'll have a hard time believing you're actually in the desert as you move through this hike. During parts of the year a waterfall can also be viewed at the end of the hike.
Hikers are likely to have many opportunities to experience local wildlife up close. Some larger animals found on the trail are wild burros and bighorn sheep.
If you choose to go in the summer, be sure to bring plenty of water to prepare for the high summer heat. Going early in the morning is a wise strategy, especially if you get to view a spectacular sunrise against the red rock cliffs.
To reach the trail, take State Route 159 from Las Vegas. When you reach the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center, you will need to pay the day use fee. Go south on the paved road and make the first right. Drive until you see the Pine Creek parking lot.
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