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Charleston > Spring Mountains
Mount Charleston, at 11,918 ft (3,362 m), is the highest point of the
Spring Mountains, and Nevada's third highest peak. Mount Charleston is
located approximately 35 miles northwest from Las Vegas. The Spring Mountains
divide the Pahrump Valley and Amargosa River basin from the Las Vegas
Valley.
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| 316,000 Acres of Remarkable Beauty |
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| The Spring Mountains National Recreation
Area (SMNRA) encompasses more than 316,000 acres of remarkable
beauty and surprising diversity. Part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe
National Forest, better known to locals as Mount Charleston,
the SMNRA is located just 30 minutes from downtown Las
Vegas.
Enjoy snow-capped mountain peaks that are surrounded
by hardy desert and home to 58 sensitive plants and animals
found only in this special area. No matter what outdoor
preference, the panoramic ranges provide a quick getaway
and a haven for solitude.
Recreation opportunities include hiking, camping, climbing,
skiing, sightseeing, bird-watching, and more.
More information can be found on the Forest Service SMNRA
Web site.
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