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Las Vegas Hikes Turn Storm Cleanup Into Trail Season

Photo via Las Vegas Review-Journal

After the storm, the Review-Journal rounded up six nearby hikes that offer some of the valley’s best mountain views.

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With the rain moving through and the valley cooling off, the Las Vegas Review-Journal highlighted six hikes near Las Vegas that deliver some of the best views in the region. The timing is useful for residents looking to trade storm cleanup for fresh air and a trail day.

The piece points to what makes living here different from many other metro areas: the mountains are close, the scenery is dramatic and outdoor options sit just beyond the edge of the suburbs. For newcomers, that mix is often one of the biggest surprises about the Las Vegas lifestyle.

The roundup also reinforces a simple local truth — when the weather shifts, so do weekend plans. A storm can briefly disrupt the valley, but it also leaves many residents looking toward the surrounding peaks and open spaces once the skies clear.

Details & Information: The Review-Journal’s list of six hikes near Las Vegas is available at its outdoor section.

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