Evening Hike: Lone Mountain, Las Vegas

Unless you are a resident of Las Vegas, there is a good chance when you think of Las Vegas all that comes to mind is bright lights, slots and the Strip.

Well, it time to change that frame of mind and get outdoors!

A good evening hike, without even leaving the city limits is Lone Mountain.  Lone Mountain is located on the west end of Lone Mountain road just inside the 215.

This hike is short but steep and will probably require taking some breaks even for a seasoned hiker.

Amazing View From the Top! A wonderful place to watch the city turn on!

Side Trip: Walnut Canyon NM and the Petrified Forest

If you are visiting the Grand Canyon and staying in or around Williams, AZ a side trip to Walnut Canyon and the Petrified Forest is in order!

We started the day early to get in as much as possible at each stop:

Stop at Walnut Canyon NM(Drive time 1 hour; Tour time 2 hours):

Walking the trail at Walnut Canyon; warning there are a ton of steps!

4 people free with the National Parks pass, others $5 per person http://www.nps.gov/waca/index.htm

Walnut Canyon View

Snack and head for Petrified Forest

Arrive Petrified Forest, Lunch

Tour Petrified Forest and Painted Desert Area

Petrified Forest/Painted Desert (Drive time 2 hours; tour time 45mins – 3 hours) http://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/things2do.htm

View around the Petrified Forest of the Painted Desert

All Photos by: https://www.facebook.com/KristinaTeresePhotography?fref=ts
Check out her blog here: http://kristinateresephotography.blogspot.com/