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Enjoy the mountainous landscape and winter sports in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, the urban backyard playground of Las Vegas and Pahrump. The area offers over one million visitors annually opportunities for bicycling, camping, hiking, picnicking and more.
Geography. Spring Mountains. Near Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. The Spring Mountains are a mountain range of Southern Nevada in the United States, running generally northwest–southeast along the west side of Las Vegas and south to the border with California.
- 3,633 m (11,919 ft)
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Explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of the Spring Mountains, a mountain range near Las Vegas with seven climate zones and the oldest living trees in the world. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, climbing, skiing, and more in this scenic wilderness area.
- 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, 89130, NV
- (702) 515-5000
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) is a U.S. national recreation area, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, west of Las Vegas, Nevada. It covers over 316,000 acres (494 sq mi; 1,280 km 2). The area runs from low meadows (around 3,000 feet or 910 meters above sea level), to the 11,918-foot (3,633 m) Mount Charleston.
- 316,000 acres (494 sq mi; 1,280 km²)
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- August 4, 1993
enjoy your visit and protect the Spring Mountains for plants and animals who depend on this “island in the desert.” spring mountains – mt. Charleston area: Visit Kyle and Lee spring mountains – West side: The west side of the Spring
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Also known as Mount Charleston, The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area offers opportunities for year-round fun. Learn about the area by exploring our Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway , join an interpretative program , or volunteer to conserve the forest environment!
Explore one of 5 easy hiking trails in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 0 to 4,888 feet in elevation gain.
