The North Loop Trail leads over numerous switchbacks into the alpine area around the corner from Las Vegas. Views of Charleston Peak, the highest of the Spring Mountains, and of the desert and Las Vegas are just a few of the rewards for climbing up into the fir-forested area at almost 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and more.

The trail leads to the Rain Tree, a 3,000-year-old, imposing Bristlecone Pine, and to the turnoff for Flechter Peak and Mummy Mountain.

Jamie S.

March 14, 2023

Hiking

This is the trailhead for the North Loop Trail. This popular, but challenging, trail is one of the most common ways to summit Mount Charleston. You can also access Fletcher Peak, Mummy Mountain, Mummy Springs, Trail Canyon, Cave Springs, and the incredible Raintree (the oldest living organism in Nevada) from this trailhead.

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1. Fletcher Peak via the North Loop Trail — Deer Creek Highway — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

10.6km

03:42

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mummy Spring Loop via the North Loop Trail — Deer Creek Highway — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

8.36km

02:56

470m

480m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mount Charleston via the North Loop Trail — Deer Creek Highway — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

31.6km

10:39

1,600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,540 m

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Location: Mount Charleston, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Clark County, Nevada, United States

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North Loop Trailhead

1. Fletcher Peak via the North Loop Trail — Deer Creek Highway — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

2. Mummy Spring Loop via the North Loop Trail — Deer Creek Highway — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

3. Mount Charleston via the North Loop Trail — Deer Creek Highway — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

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