Prominent limestone/dolomite tower above Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston Wilderness). Short steep trail (~2.8 mi RT, ~1,000 ft gain) from the USFS Cathedral Rock–South Loop trailhead/picnic area leads to a summit viewpoint over Charleston Village and the high peaks—one of southern Nevada’s classic cool-elevation day hikes.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.2578, -115.6491 |
| Summit elev. | ~8,600 ft |
| Trail | ~2.8 mi RT / popular day hike |
| Managing agency | USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe / Spring Mountains NRA |
| Season | Often snow-limited in winter |
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Nearby amenities
- CampgroundCATHEDRAL ROCK PICNIC AREA0.5 km away
- CampgroundFLETCHER VIEW3.2 km away
- CampgroundKYLE CANYON PICNIC AREA DAY USE3.8 km away
- CampgroundFOXTAIL GRP PICNIC AREA5.9 km away
- CampgroundSPRING MOUNTAINS VISITOR GATEWAY GROUP PICNIC SITES5.9 km away
- CampgroundMCWILLIAMS6.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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