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Nevada

Clark County

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Mount Charleston

North Loop Trailhead – Step Ladder loop from North Loop Trailhead

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Running trails & routes

United States

Nevada

Clark County

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Mount Charleston

North Loop Trailhead – Step Ladder loop from North Loop Trailhead

Hard

4.6

(8435)

15,971

runners

North Loop Trailhead – Step Ladder loop from North Loop Trailhead

03:58

30.8km

890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 11, 2026

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Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

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Start point

Parking

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12 m

North Loop Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The North Loop Trail leads over numerous switchbacks into the alpine area around the corner from Las Vegas. Views of Charleston Peak, the highest of the Spring Mountains, and of …

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19.6 km

Step Ladder

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This segment of Step Ladder is a nice climb that follows a combination of singletrack and dirt roads to get you to the intersection with Shady Hollow, Tin Can Alley, and the top of the Scar.

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30.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

5.70 km

2.51 km

163 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

5.12 km

3.84 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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