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Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
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Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Hiker at Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead (view S)

Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead is located in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 30 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 Blvd at the entrance to the Scenic Loop Road (Table 1, Site 519), continue west on Charleston Blvd. for 6.7 miles to an unsigned spur road on the right (south) side of the road (Site 1343). Turn right onto the spur road, which leads a short distance into a defined parking lot. Park here; this is the trailhead.

For drivers who miss the turn, the next road is the entrance to Blue Diamond. Turn around and turn left at the first opportunity.

Trail: Wheeler Camp Spring, also access to Blue Diamond Bike trails.

Link to trailhead map.

Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Wheeler Camp spur road (view S from West Charleston Blvd)
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Wheeler Camp spur road (view S)
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Wheeler Camp spur road crosses cattle guard (view S)
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead (view S)
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead (view S)
Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead
Gate through the fence at Wheeler Camp Spring Trailhead (view S)

Table 1. Highway Coordinates (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.

Site Location UTM Easting UTM Northing Latitude (N) Longitude (W) Elevation (ft)
0107 Wheeler Camp Parking 642479 3990978 36.05475 115.41815 3,485
1343 Hwy 159 at Wheeler Camp Road 642502 3991034 36.05525 115.41788 3,506

Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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