BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern east of Las Vegas between Frenchman Mountain and Lake Mead — gypsum badlands and multicolored Tertiary sedimentary and volcanic layers in a scenic trail system. Classic southern Nevada geology classroom: bright gypseous soils, faulted exposures of the Frenchman Mountain block, and desert washes open to hiking and photography on public land.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.1427, -114.9493 |
| Designation | Rainbow Gardens ACEC (BLM) |
| Geology | Gypsum badlands / Tertiary strata |
| Access | Dirt trails / Lake Mead Blvd corridor |
| Nearby | Frenchman Mountain / Lake Mead NRA |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- TrailheadSunrise Mountain5.5 km away
- CampgroundLas Vegas Bay Campground7.1 km away
- TrailheadLake Mead7.3 km away
- Point of interestKiosk8.2 km away
- TrailheadRiver Mountains Equestrian14.4 km away
- TrailheadFoothills Drive14.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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