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Mary Jane Falls Trail

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 4.2 (27)
  1. Areas
  2. NV
  3. …Southeastern Nevada
  4. …Mt. Charleston
  5. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
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“A quick escape from the Las Vegas heat to a beautiful canyon and waterfall. ”

Kathleen Schwartz
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1.6

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

8,959' 2,731 m

High

7,851' 2,393 m

Low

1,239' 378 m

Up

132' 40 m

Down

16%

Avg Grade (9°)

83%

Max Grade (40°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Cave · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Family Friendly A short hike with a waterfall and caves at the end.

Be careful of flash floods and closures due to heavy rain. Check the forecast prior to starting this hike.

Description

There is spacious parking at the Mary Jane Falls Trailhead with a pit toilet facility. The trail is a low grade start on a wide, rocky trail with views of the surrounding canyon walls. The steeper switchbacks start about half mile in. It's like climbing a low-grade set of stairs. You'll be breathing, but not too hard, and there are lots of spots for resting.

Two miles in, you'll reach the falls. In early September, days after a rain storm, water was coming down in several spots. There are also caves to explore and a beautiful view of the canyon as well as great fews of Mt Charleston and the Cathedral Rock Trail. There are lots of flowers during the spring.

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Land Manager: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Ely Ranger District Office

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Kathleen Schwartz
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  4.2 from 27 votes

#2

in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

#286

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in Spring Mountains Natio…

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in Nevada

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Taking in the impressive views the Mary Jane Trail has to offer.
Jun 15, 2018 near Pahrump, NV
Fun Family hike!
Jun 15, 2018 near Pahrump, NV
A rewarding family hike! Our kids couldn't wait to check out the falls.
Jun 15, 2018 near Pahrump, NV
Family on the trail
Aug 13, 2017 near Pahrump, NV
Looking towards Mt Charleston
Aug 13, 2017 near Pahrump, NV
On the trail to Mary Jane Falls.
Aug 13, 2017 near Pahrump, NV

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Jun 24, 2023
Charlie S
4mi — 1h 30m
Jun 11, 2023
Ryan W
Parts of the switchbacks have eroded and can be slippery on the way down if not careful 3.2mi — 1h 40m
Apr 29, 2023
Jason Martinez
Jun 17, 2022
Justine Ly
3.2mi — 2h 00m
Mar 31, 2022
Brittney Casados
3.7mi — 1h 38m
Aug 13, 2021
Brittney Casados
May 16, 2021
Josh Bower
3.1mi — 1h 44m
Sep 20, 2020
Sweston
Great views of the valley, waterfall was trickling

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