After finding this trail on Google Earth, I had to try it out. I have hiked it twice and I really like the trail. The trail is just about 3 miles round trip--out and back. There are two bluffs...
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Bluff Trail in Boulder City, NV offers a pleasant and leisurely 0.9-mile hike through the sparse Creosote-Bursage Flats, providing stunning views of Las Vegas Wash and the surrounding territory. The trail is relatively safe, with no significant dangers, and hikers are advised to respect the land and Leave No Trace. Located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, just a short drive from Las Vegas, Bluff Trail is easily accessible and offers a unique opportunity to witness the ongoing geological processes of erosion and rock formation.
As hikers embark on the trail, they will encounter diverse vegetation, including Creosote Bush, White Bursage, Beavertail Cactus, and even rare species like Silverleaf Sunray. The trail follows the edge of the bluffs, where the erosion of Las Vegas Wash has created fascinating rock formations and occasional slabs falling into the wash. Upon reaching the summit, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the River Mountains, Lake Las Vegas, Lava Butte, Frenchman Mountain, Las Vegas Wash, and the Muddy Mountains. Bluff Trail offers a short yet captivating hiking experience, showcasing the natural beauty and geological wonders of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Easiest way to find the start of the trail is to head toward campground #74. The trail itself isn't difficult at all. Rocks outline the path to take and when the rocks disappear, you'll see the...
Last Saturday was the second time that I experienced Bluff Trail in Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA). I entered Bluff Trail stressed and left refreshed. Bluff Trail is eye candy,...
The Bluff Trail is a nice, short, well-marked 0.9 mile trail along the Las Vegas wash. It winds along through desert landscape on top of the bluffs looking down on the Las Vegas wash. You will...






