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South Oak Creek Trailhead
Hiking Around Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
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W. Charleston Blvd approaching South Oak Creek Trailhead (view S) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead is located in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 40 minutes west of Las Vegas, but not in the Scenic Loop
Road fee area. The trailhead is located on West Charleston Blvd (Highway 159) south
of the exit from the Scenic Loop Road. This trailhead is not in the fee area.
From town, drive out to Red Rocks. From West Charleston at the
entrance to the Scenic Loop Road (Table 1, Site 0519), continue west on
Charleston Blvd. for 3.7 miles to a parking area on the right (west)
side of the road (Site 0894). This is also 1.5 miles south of the exit from the Scenic Loop Road (Site 0532), and it is 1.1 miles north of the entrance to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (Site 0673).
Link to trailhead map. |
South Oak Creek Trailhead (view W from West Charleston Blvd) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead is a broad road shoulder area with a gate across a closed dirt road that leads to the historic Oak Creek Campground. The trailhead is not a defined parking lot. Park here; this is the trailhead.
South Oak Creek Trailhead provides access to Mt. Wilson, Oak Creek Canyon, and several miles of easy to strenuous hiking.
Trails: South Oak Creek Trail, Wilson Pimple Peak, Oak Creek Canyon. |
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Approaching South Oak Creek Trailhead from the North
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Approaching South Oak Creek Trailhead from the South
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South Oak Creek Trailhead
South Oak Creek Trailhead parking (view SW) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead parking (view NW) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead (view W) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead signs (view W) |
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South Oak Creek Trailhead sign (view W) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead sign (view W) |
South Oak Creek Trailhead map (view W) |
Hiker on South Oak Creek Trail (view NW) |
Hiker approaching South Oak Creek Trailhead (view E) |
Hiker at South Oak Creek Trailhead gate (view E) |
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Table 1. Highway Coordinates (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.
Site # |
Location |
Latitude (N) |
Longitude (W) |
UTM Easting |
UTM Northing |
Elevation (feet) |
Verified |
0519 |
Charleston at Scenic Loop Entrance |
36.13161 |
115.42048 |
642131 |
3999501 |
3,681 |
Yes |
0532 |
Scenic Loop Rd Exit |
36.11127 |
115.44868 |
639629 |
3997203 |
3,846 |
Yes |
0673 |
Charleston at Spring Mtn Ranch Rd |
36.07365 |
115.44266 |
640237 |
3993039 |
3,600 |
Yes |
0894 |
Charleston at South Oak Creek Trailhead |
36.08956 |
115.44844 |
639689 |
3994796 |
3,757 |
Yes |
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Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240330 |
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