Step Ladder Trailhead is located up in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (also known as Mt. Charleston), about 35 minutes northwest of Las Vegas along Kyle Canyon Road near the Spring Mountains Visitor Center.

From town, drive north on Highway 95 for 16.5 miles to Kyle Canyon Road (Site 0667). Turn left onto Kyle Canyon Road and drive southwest for 23.3 miles to the round-about at the Spring Mountains Visitor Center. Approaching the round-about, the trailhead toilets are visible on the right.

After entering the round-about, take the first exit to the right, which then bends back parallel to Kyle Canyon Road. Continue into the large, paved Step Ladder Trailhead parking area.

Link to Trailhead Map.

Step Ladder Trailhead provides access to several of the Telephone Canyon area trails including the Step Ladder and Shady Hollow trails.