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La Madre South

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Trail Overview

Located at the edge of the largest wilderness area in Southern Nevada.
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Trail Uses
Hiking Mountain biking E-biking Horseback riding
Location
Clark County
Length
37.00 miles (Network)
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Towns
Las Vegas, Summerlin South
Surface
Dirt
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
Wilderness Areas
La Madre Mountain Wilderness Area
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Description

Located about 30 miles west from downtown Las Vegas, this area offers a great stacked loop system of non-motorized recreation trails. The La Madre Mountain Wilderness features a
breathtaking array of canyons, ridges, and mountain peaks sprawled across 47,180 acres. common wildlife include big horn sheep, mule deer and even a small herd of elk! 

OHV use is located nearby but is not permitted on this trail system. 

Other Information

For equestrian specific information visit Nevada Horse Trails!

Check out this BLM fact sheet before setting out to learn more about the area!

While you're int he area visit nearby popular recreation areas such as Red Rock National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Spring Mountain National Conservation Area. 

Trail Manager

For more information visit the Bureau of Land Management website or contact:

Bureau of Land Management - Las Vegas Field Office
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Phone: (702) 515-5000
blm_nv_sndo_web_mail@blm.gov
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared to find your way home. Familiarize yourself with the area before you set out and bring your map and compass along.

Trailhead Information

There are two maintained parking lots with trail access, Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead and Cliff Shadows Open Desert Park. Both have trailer parking, restrooms and shade structures. The Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead parking area has a horse corral and water available. 

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