Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Mount Charleston Wilderness

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

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Parking

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33 m

South Loop, Echo Canyon, and Cathedral Rock Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead, near the Mount Charleston Lodge, is where several popular trails in Kyle Canyon begin, including the Cathedral Rock, Little Falls, Griffith Peak and South Loop trails. You can …

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2.12 km

Switchbacks through an Aspen Grove

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This challenging section of trail takes you up the steep side of Griffith Peak past a winter avalanche chute. Surrounded by steep limestone cliffs, the trail switchbacks up through a …

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3.35 km

Echo Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you reach the top of the first series of steep switchbacks on the South Loop Trail, you arrive at a great overlook with panoramic views of Echo Canyon, Trail …

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6.49 km

Griffith Saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Griffith Saddle is where the trail junction for summits of Mount Charleston and Griffith Peak is located. You get amazing views of the two mountains and the surrounding area …

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12.4 km

Plane Crash Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Not far from the summit of Mount Charleston on the South Loop trail are the remains of 1955 plane crash. Much of the debris from a CIA C-54 Military Air …

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13.2 km

Mount Charleston Summit

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Standing at 11,916 feet, Mount Charleston is the eighth highest mountain in Nevada and the highest mountain in Spring Mountains. This exposed, prominent peak is a proud accomplishment; whether you …

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26.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

2.10 km

318 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

2.10 km

Elevation

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Switchbacks through an Aspen Grove

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