Charleston Peak

Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

13.5km
Total Distance
1,398m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 13.5 km climb in the Mount Charleston Wilderness from the Cathedral Rock and Mount Charleston Trailhead in Kyle Canyon on the well-maintained South Loop Trail to the summit of Charleston Peak (3,632 m), the highest point of the Spring Mountains near Las Vegas. The round trip is a strenuous 16 miles (26 km) or more with over 4,000 ft (1,200 m) of climbing and usually takes all day; it is best done in the snow-free months.

Route Map

Difficulty

5/5 · Very Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes