The Nevada Department of Transportation has designated five Nevada Scenic Byways around the Las Vegas Valley.
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If you’ve ever looked at a mountain around the valley and didn’t know its name, this is the guide for you.
Users on AllTrails gave these official trails some of the highest ratings of the 137 trails in the Las Vegas Valley.
By Taylor R. Avery / RJ
You’ve probably heard of the vibrant blue waters of Lake Tahoe or the rusty orange rock formations in the Valley of Fire. But you might not have heard about the other gems the most mountainous state in the Lower 48 has to offer.
Tired of scurrying from air-conditioned car to air-conditioned building? Time to head outward and upward for a hike far — but not too far — from the city sizzle of Las Vegas.
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