Big Falls

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National Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146

Big Falls in Las Vegas, NV offers a challenging and scenic hiking experience in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The 2.7-mile round trip hike takes you through the beautiful Kyle Canyon, where you'll encounter deep canyons, forested landscapes, and stunning gray limestone cliffs. The highlight of the hike is reaching the base of Big Falls, a seasonal waterfall that flows strongest in the spring. Please note that this hike is strenuous and not recommended for young children or dogs, and caution should be taken during the winter or early spring due to potential ice and hidden snow caves.

Located just an hour northwest of Las Vegas, Big Falls is easily accessible from the Spring Mountains Visitor Center. The hike begins at the Mary Jane Falls Trailhead and follows a well-marked trail through a picturesque forest of ponderosa pines, white fir, and quaking aspens. At an unmarked trail junction, hikers can continue straight onto the Big Falls Trail, which leads to Echo Wash and eventually into Big Falls Canyon. The hike involves scrambling over boulders and logs, providing a thrilling adventure for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a challenging hike with breathtaking natural scenery.

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Kim K.
8/6/2019

I absolutely love this unmarked, unmaintained trail, simply because... It's unmarked so there's waaayyy less people, and unmaintained so you get to actually experience nature as it was intended....

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Terri C.
6/7/2023

After wanting to do this hike for years, I finally got to go this morning with a friend leading the way. Since there isn't really an official trail to follow, I'm glad that I had someone who knew...

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Norm K.
9/22/2017

This is a strenuous trail that is not marked, not maintained, and will test your ability to scramble over rocks and boulders. The payoff can be worth it if there is a good flow from the falls. I...

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Jamie G.
6/22/2020

I took my dog on this trail on Saturday at 7:15am and mostly had the trail to ourselves. We passed one couple coming down and about 15 minutes after we reached the top, a huge group of hikers came...

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Cassandra B.
7/11/2016

Big Falls trail is not for the faint of heart. It's an unmarked trail just past Mary Jane Falls trail in Mt. Charleston. Roundtrip, this hike took my group just under 3 hours to complete. We used...

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