"Around Mt. Charleston and the Canyons, Part I" Mount Charleston Travelogue by soccergrrl

Mount Charleston Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 71 photos

In the Spring Mountains - Mount Charleston

Looking up from the visitor center parking lot. It was a gorgeous morning, about 75 degrees, and we were ready to hit the trail.

Feeling Small

Getting started . . . you are surrounded by towering pine trees, which are in turn surrounded by towering mountains. Would you ever guess this is 35 miles from Las Vegas?!!?

Mountain Vista

As you go, the landscape opens up a little bit. I took this shot on our accidental detour. You can see the snow ahead of us . . .

Blue Skies, Smiling at Me . . .

Looking off in the same direction . . . the sky is so impossibly blue when the air is clear! It makes you think there is still hope for the world.

Dylan on the Hike

Guess we won't be going that way . . . not every tree survives the spring thaw, apparently. We marvel at how deep the snow must have been, given that there is still some left in spite of such warm, sunny days.

Footprint in the Snow

And in case you think you're alone . . .
Maybe it was just someone's dog, but this was a pretty big track.

Natural Beauty

Simply awe-inspiring . . .

Freezing Snow Ball, Prickly Pine Cone

Here I am with a snow ball and a pine cone . . . VT member Laurion asked me, "If you combine them, do you get a snow cone?"
We crossed this small patch of snow and found the trail again on the other side. (But not before I slipped and got a nicely bruised and bloodied elbow!)

Page Written May 26, 2004
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807Wheaton Nov 15, 2005 at 12:47 PM Report Abuse

Another very interesting page. Good pictures, Dorothy. There is a lot more to this area than I ever thought! Marcia
craic Sep 24, 2004 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

Ah this is beautiful. Lost in the mountain.
bugalugs Sep 16, 2004 at 7:14 AM Report Abuse

Oh Dorothy, it looks wonderful, so peaceful. And snow near Las Vegas!!!!!!!
goingsolo Jul 16, 2004 at 8:50 AM Report Abuse

Nice photos. Too bad the hiking didn't go better for you. I'm afraid I won't have any better luck with the snow conditions in November. But at least now I know to be careful about getting lost on the trails. Good tip, thanks!