Cathedral Rock Trail is a 2.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Las Vegas, Nevada that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate.
From the signed trailhead the trail starts in a westward direction at a slight grade. It winds through thick patches of aspens and evergreens before passing by the alternative trail. The trail turns south and heads toward the magnificent Echo Cliffs.
The trail features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate.
The Cliffs have a sheer drop of almost 1,000 feet.
The trail is a continuous and strenuous uphill, so bring enough water and snack. Keep your pace steady, and you will enjoy what the Cathedral rock has to offer.
The temperature was perfect and almost cold at the top. you can see the Mt. Charleston from the top as well.
Great trail—poles are helpful.
The aspens are beautiful on the hike up and the view at the top is rewarding.
Very doable, with shaded areas and vast overlooks.
The last bit has some steep elevation but the reveal at the top is worth it. This is a photo of the town of Mt. Charleston.
Enjoyed a Banana Nut Muffin and a well deserved rest before heading back.
We finally reached the top of the hike and took every moment to soak in the amazing views.
Great place to hang out for a bit at the top. We stopped for about 30 minutes and talked with fellow hikers from Chattanooga TN.
This was our last training hike before our rafting trip begins on Saturday.
If you’re not from the area or not used to higher elevations it will have a bigger impact on your breathing rate than you would expect so just take your time.
These screen shots are from a program called "Map your Walk" by Under Armor. We are using the free version. Outstanding program, Very helpful for keeping yourself on trail.
