Some Popular Hiking Trails At Mt. Charleston Remain Closed Indefinitely
Some popular hiking trails at Mt. Charleston remain closed due to damage taken from last year’s massive tropical storm.
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If you’re anything like me, you have children who are just days away from being off for the summer. With temperatures typically 20 to 30 degrees lower than the Las Vegas valley, one of the things my family loves to do during the summer months is make frequent visits to Mt. Charleston and all their incredible hiking trails.
We’re a very outdoorsy family. In fact, my 7-year-old son was just telling me this morning about how excited he is to try out his new hiking gear that we purchased at REI a few days ago. But according to a new report by channel 3 (KSNV – Las Vegas) it seems like we won’t be able to try out that new equipment on some of our favorite Mt. Charleston trails – at least not for now.
Some Hiking Trails At Mt. Charleston Remain Closed Indefinitely
According to channel 3’s reporting, the U.S. Forest Service has announced indefinite closures for the following trails because of damage caused by last year’s Tropical Storm Hillary: Cathedral Rock, Mary Jane Falls and Trail Canyons, and the Upper Bristlecone trails. Also according to channel 3’s reporting, the trail that suffered the worst damage was Mary Jane Falls. They shared a statement from Deborah MacNeil, the U.S. Forest Service area manager, who says the popular trail had been completely wiped out because of the storm.
These Trails Remain Open
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, there are quite a few trails that have remained open with more trails planned on opening later this year. If you’re a fan of these trails, they’re currently open: Fletcher Canyon and Eagle’s Nest Trailhead, Cliffrose Trailhead and the Spring Mountain Visitor Center Gateway Trail.
Mack’s Canyon Road and Lower Bristlecone Trailhead are expected to reopen this Memorial Day weekend.
However, some other popular trails are planning to reopen later this year. Those trails include Echo Trailhead and Little Falls Trail. Officials are just waiting for the snow to completely melt first so they can assess the damage and plan any repairs.
For the latest recreation updates, visit GoMtCharleston.com