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Nevada
Clark County
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Mount Charleston

The Raintree

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The Raintree

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Charleston Wilderness

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

    8.36km

    02:56

    470m

    480m

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

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

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

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    July 6, 2019

    The Rain Tree is a 3,000-year-old Bristlecone Tree, one of the oldest living things on Earth. Bristlecone pines are fascinating trees that are among the longest-lived organisms on Earth. These extraordinary trees can live for over 5,000 years and thrive in extreme environments with meager conditions.

      March 10, 2023

      This massive Bristlecone Pine Tree, known as "Raintree" or "the Raintree," is over 3,000 years old and is one of the oldest living things in Nevada! Bristlecone Pines are some of the longest-living organisms on the planet and can survive for centuries in incredibly dry, harsh environments. Regardless of your destination, this tree is an amazing piece of natural history and is well worth a stop on your hike on the North Loop Trail.

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

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