Desert View Overlook Trailhead is located up in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (also known as Mt. Charleston), about 1-1/4 hours northwest of Las Vegas.

The easiest way to get there from town is from Kyle Canyon Road (Highway 157). From town, drive north on Highway 95 to Kyle Canyon Road (Highway 157; Table 1, Site 0667). Turn left onto Kyle Canyon Road and drive west, past the Spring Mountains Visitor Center, for 17.1 miles to Deer Creek Road (Highway 158; Site 0727).

Turn right onto Deer Creek Road and drive north for 7.4 miles to a paved parking area on the right (east) side of the road (Site 0739). Watch for a sign along the highway.

Approaching the parking area, there is a small sign on the right side of the road, and drivers can see the metal fence on the edge of the parking area. Park here; this is the trailhead.

Link to Trailhead Map.