Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
ThisPark Travel Short is about Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Nevada. We visited in December of 2017 just after getting off of our flight. Spring Mountain Ranch is 15 minutes from Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a great place to hike and get away from the valley for a bit. This park is a true oasis in the desert. We hiked a couple of trails in the park and visited the visitor's center. The ranger there was ver helpful.
From the park website: Sprawling and splendid, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and has been used historically as a working ranch and a luxury retreat by a string of colorful owners, including German actress Vera Krupp and millionaire Howard Hughes. Today visitors can explore some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, a 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone Cabin that was home to the founding family and the ranch house. Hiking trails throughout the park, in addition to tree-shaded picnic sites with tables and grills, make day trips to the park a family favorite. And, every year Super Summer Theatre offers a variety of outdoor shows to enjoy.
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At Happy Trails Hiking, we encourage you to live the life you love and seek solace and adventure in America’s Parks and Public Lands. We strive to motivate and inspire people through travel as well as fitness and nutrition.
Kay and Matt have been planning park travel and traveling to parks across the country for 20+ years. Kay has planned trips to National Parks for High School groups as well as couples over the last 5 years. Their personal tips and trail guides can be found on their various social media platforms as well as on their website.
Hike 365 Challenge has a new video on YouTube Sundays and our Park Travel videos come out on Mondays and Thursdays. Kay hosts the “Travel Tuesday” and “Foodie Friday” live shows on YouTube each week.
ThisPark Travel Short is about Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Nevada. We visited in December of 2017 just after getting off of our flight. Spring Mountain Ranch is 15 minutes from Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a great place to hike and get away from the valley for a bit. This park is a true oasis in the desert. We hiked a couple of trails in the park and visited the visitor's center. The ranger there was ver helpful.
From the park website: Sprawling and splendid, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and has been used historically as a working ranch and a luxury retreat by a string of colorful owners, including German actress Vera Krupp and millionaire Howard Hughes. Today visitors can explore some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, a 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone Cabin that was home to the founding family and the ranch house. Hiking trails throughout the park, in addition to tree-shaded picnic sites with tables and grills, make day trips to the park a family favorite. And, every year Super Summer Theatre offers a variety of outdoor shows to enjoy.
happytrailshiking.com
At Happy Trails Hiking, we encourage you to live the life you love and seek solace and adventure in America’s Parks and Public Lands. We strive to motivate and inspire people through travel as well as fitness and nutrition.
Kay and Matt have been planning park travel and traveling to parks across the country for 20+ years. Kay has planned trips to National Parks for High School groups as well as couples over the last 5 years. Their personal tips and trail guides can be found on their various social media platforms as well as on their website.
Hike 365 Challenge has a new video on YouTube Sundays and our Park Travel videos come out on Mondays and Thursdays. Kay hosts the “Travel Tuesday” and “Foodie Friday” live shows on YouTube each week.
