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Best hikes in Southern Lake Mead

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State(s) NV, AZ
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Last Visited Feb 10, 2026

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Find the best hikes in Southern Lake Mead, located in NV, AZ. Sort the hikes within this region using the dropdown. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.

Fortification Ridge
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ
Class 2 9.4 miles 2100 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back
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Grotto Wash and Big Horn Cove Peaks
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ
Class 3 11.6 miles 3400 gain 5-7 hrs Out + Back
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Wild Side Canyon
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Class 3 3A (120 ft max) 7.4 miles 1800 gain 6-8 hrs Loop
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Death Pit Canyon
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Class 4 4A (180 ft max) 5.8 miles 1900 gain 5-7 hrs Loop
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Buzzard Canyon (Jackpot Canyon)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Class 4 3A (200 ft max) 6.2 miles 2000 gain 6-8 hrs Loop
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Pinto Benchmark and Nellis Wash Wilderness
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Class 3 10.2 miles 2500 gain 4-6 hrs Loop
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North Wilson Ridge and Canyon Ridge Loop
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ
Class 3 16.8 miles 6200 gain 7-10 hrs Loop
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Opal Peak and Keyhole Peak
Eldorado Mountains BLM, NV
Class 2 5.9 miles 2000 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back
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Ireteba Peaks Traverse
Ireteba Peaks Wilderness BLM, NV
Class 2 11.4 miles 4000 gain 5-7 hrs Loop
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Fortification Hill
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ
Class 2 3.5 miles 1400 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back
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