One Day in Mt. Charleston, Nevada

Las Vegas may be in a desert, but less than an hour northwest, Mt. Charleston offers great hiking and skiing (depending on the season). Here are the highlights if you only have one day to visit.

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Mt. Charleston Lodge
This is the place to stay if you want privacy on Mt. Charleston. Each of the 24 cabins offers guests a spacious outdoor deck and a fireplace. Great views, too!
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The Resort on Mount Charleston
Want more of a luxury hotel feel to your stay? Then book a room at this resort. which features fine restaurants, a spa, live music and more. It's often possible to get a room under $100 here.
If you don't have your own equipment and clothes, you can rent them, too.
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A Cut Above Restaurant
This is the only real fine dining restaurant on the mountain, but the food is good and the views are outstanding. You can even try buffalo and wild boar, if you are so inclined.
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Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
During the warmer months, there are 51 miles of open trails to hike, with different degrees of difficulty. Two trails are open to mountain bikes.
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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
When winter comes to the desert, everyone flocks to the mountain to ski and snowboard here. If you don't have your own equipment and clothes, you can rent them, too.
Two trails are open to mountain bikes.
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Mount Charleston Riding Stable
The horses here are calm and gentle - well suited for kids and novice riders who want to see the mountain by horseback.  More
The horses here are calm and gentle - well suited for kids and novice riders who want to see the mountain by horseback.
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