Piute Pass Trail begins through a forest of lodgepole pine and aspens as it meanders alongside a creek. It passes several high alpine lakes glacially formed and encased in granite rock; this section of the trail is mostly exposed. At 7.8 miles the trail descends into an evergreen forest and ends at Hutchinson Meadow. There may be fallen or leaning trees on or near the trail due to high winds in December of 2011. This is intended to be an overnight trip; check with Inyo National Forest for required information.

The trail to Half Dome follows the Merced River until it flattens out at Little Yosemite Valley. The ascent has some steep sections and switchbacks including where Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls are at 2 miles and again at 3 miles; there are excellent views of Yosemite Falls at these points. Along the trail, there are three restrooms: Vernal Falls footbridge (2 miles), Emerald Pool (2 miles), Nevada Falls (3 miles), and Little Yosemite Valley (4 miles). Two sets of 400 foot long cable wires run up and down the final ascent to the summit. At the summit, views of Yosemite Valley and the High Seirra await. This is a long and difficult hike, make sure to be prepared. Check out the National Park Website for some tips.

Travelling through Gold Strike Canyon south of Lake Mead, this trail will deposit you on the shore of the beautiful Colorado River a mile below the Hoover Dam (which cannot be seen from here due to a turn in the river). This canyon begins reasonably wide, but is narrow in some spots, and always incredibly beautiful. It is also teaming with wildlife, so be on the lookout for beautiful creatures which should be avoided.

Yosemite Falls is the tallest falls in North America at an impressive 2,425 feet. The trail to Yosemite Upper Falls has steep sections containing switchbacks. There are steep drop-offs to the east of the trail and therefore it is important to stay on trail; the trail is well maintained and this should not be an issue. In exposed sections there are metal railings in place to enhance trail safety. The vegetation along the trail consists of large shrubs and trees in some places, but it is mostly exposed which allows for excellent views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. A platform was constructed at the mouth of upper falls allowing for remarkable views that would otherwise not be seen.

Hike to Bristlecone Forest and alpine lakes.

Methuselah Trail meanders through a forest of ancient windswept Bristlecone Pines, one of the oldest living organisms on the planet. There is a visitor center near the trailhead with additional information about this resilient forest. There are excellent open views of the surrounding area where the trail begins to loop back to the trailhead. The trail is open year-round, however, the road to the trailhead may be closed during periods of high snow accumulation.

This is a very easy walk. It is kid and stroller friendly. This trail gives you a really nice view of the red rocks

If you’re looking to experience Las Vegas as a tourist on a bike, this may be the adventure for you. Starting from a parking lot on the north end of Vegas, this route leads through the Freemont Street Experience (be prepared to dismount and walk along Freemont Street) and then circles back around to follow Las Vegas Blvd., “the Strip,” southward to the end of the stretch of famous Vegas resorts. Be prepared for heavy and unpredictable traffic, constant changes in construction locations, and lots and lots of people on foot. This ride may be best experienced at night when temperatures are lower.

Among relatively few trails in Southern Nevada, Mary Jane Falls trail culminates in its destination at a beautiful waterfall (less water in summer months). Picturesque in nature, this hike is a favorite of local hikers because the temperature tends to be below that of the surrounding desert. With some fairly steep passages, this is not a trail for beginners.

This is a fun trail that takes you to an abandoned miner's cabin and abandoned mines above the cabin. Mines are really dangerous so don't go in. Dogs loved it and the small stream that trail crossed was fun.