Mount Charleston
Mount Charleston, in the Spring Mountains just 35 miles from Las Vegas, offers cool pine forests, hiking trails, wildlife and a scenic lodge — often 20 to 30°F cooler than the Strip. A refreshing, free-to-explore natural escape.
Mount Charleston Las Vegas: Review, Tickets & What to Expect
Mount Charleston is the Las Vegas area's great natural escape, a cluster of pine-clad peaks in the Spring Mountains just 35 miles from the Strip. The elevation brings temperatures roughly 20 to 30°F cooler than the city, making it a blissful retreat from the summer heat.
Hiking trails wind through forests and up toward dramatic viewpoints, with wildlife, picnic spots and a cosy mountain lodge along the way. It's beautiful year-round — green in summer and often snow-dusted in winter, when road conditions are worth checking. Bring a layer whatever the season. Free to explore; some activities and parking may carry fees.
Insider tipTemperatures up here run roughly 20 to 30°F cooler than the Strip, making it a perfect summer escape — bring a layer even in summer, and check road conditions in winter, when snow is common.Check Tickets & Prices →
Location
2525 Kyle Canyon Rd.
