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Try this 3.6-mile out-and-back trail near Mount Charleston, Nevada. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
The Fletcher Canyon Trailhead is in the Mount Charleston area, about 45 minutes from downtown Las Vegas. The drive to the trailhead is spectacular as you transition from the desert to the alpine scenery of Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Fletcher Canyon Trail from the trailhead to the limits of all paths in the canyon, then a sketch of a possible route beyond to Fletcher Peak Summit.
Fletcher Canyon Trails in Mt Charleston Wilderness Nevada include Fletcher Canyon Trail, Eagle's Nest Loop, Acastus Trail and Escarpment Trail
Fletcher Canyon Trail in The Mt. Charleston Wilderness, Spring Mountains, Nevada is an easy 4.2-mile round trip hike along a creek in a beautiful forested area with spectacular mountain views. It's a great trail for altitude conditioning.
Fletcher Canyon Trail is a moderate hike with beautiful views of the Spring Mountains, seasonal wildflowers and ends in an captivating journey through a variety of towering slot canyons. Notice: Mt. Charleston recently experienced substantial storm damage from Hurricane Hillary. Be sure to check for updated information about closures here.
Fletcher Canyon Trail begins by wandering through open stands of pinyon pine, ponderosa pine, manzanita and mountain mahogany trees. The trail makes an easy ½ mile ascent up to a peaceful spring where wild rose, columbine, shooting stars and ferns thrive in the lush, cool environment.