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First Creek Canyon

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 4.0 (21)
  1. Areas
  2. NV
  3. …Las Vegas Metro
  4. …Blue Diamond
  5. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
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“An easy desert track with sandstone cliff views. ”

Matt Hamilton
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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

Point to Point

4,183' 1,275 m

High

3,643' 1,110 m

Low

540' 165 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

Pick up the trail from the small parking lot off the road. The trail can be hard to recognize at first so just point yourself toward the cliffs and start hiking perpendicular to the fence line.

The trail is rugged but flat and leads right up to the painted rocks. There are several washed out areas, especially as you get further from the road. You may have to scramble around some large rocks once in awhile.

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Land Manager: BLM Nevada - Southern Nevada

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Matt Hamilton
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 21 votes

#1

in Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

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  4.0 from 21 votes
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#1

in Spring Mountain Ranch…

#22

in Nevada

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Heading toward the painted rocks.
Aug 31, 2017 near Blue Di…, NV
A lone Joshua Tree on the approach to First Creek Canyon.
Oct 24, 2021 near Blue Di…, NV
Looking up First Creek Canyon
Oct 24, 2021 near Blue Di…, NV
The First Creek Canyon Trailhead offers an informative kiosk and great views to get you psyched on the trail ahead!
Mar 31, 2017 near Blue Di…, NV
The Rainbow Mountain "skyline" from the First Creek trailhead.
Oct 24, 2021 near Blue Di…, NV
The mouth of First Creek Canyon
Oct 24, 2021 near Blue Di…, NV

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