Mount Charleston Wilderness
Mount Charleston Wilderness is a high-elevation Nevada landscape of alpine meadows, granite peaks, and pine forests, providing year-round recreation and stark seasonal contrast.
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Geography
| Address | Mount Charleston, Nevada, USANevada State Route 156 |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark County |
| District | Mount Charleston District |
| City | Las Vegas |
| Neighborhood | Mount Charleston |
| Postal Code | 89161 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 38.9864 |
| Longitude | -115.7867 |
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6:14 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Charleston Wilderness spans roughly 60 square miles of Nevada’s desert-adjacent high country, centered on Mount Charleston Kalkagua, the state’s fifth-highest peak at 11,917 ft. The area features alpine tundra, pinyon-juniper forests, and glacially carved granite cirques, with trails that course across high passes, past reflective ponds, and into sheltered basin valleys. Year-round access makes it a popular escape from Las Vegas — in summer for hiking and wildflower viewing, and in winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Expect rapid weather changes, and prepare for significant altitude gain if venturing to the highest routes. Host facilities are limited; plan to carry water, and check current trail and road conditions before you go.
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