I am beyond thrilled that this is in Vegas' backyard.
About an hour away from the city, this is a literal, breath of fresh air if you're trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. I met a friend at a Starbucks and we were on our way.
The scenic views along the slightly windy road took my breath away. Mostly because they were beautiful, but also because I had to pinch myself a few times that this is part of my community!
We did the Cathedral Rock route which is a beginner route if you're in decent shape. It took my crew about 45 minutes to get to the top. No matter what shape you're in though, don't stop until you make it to the peak. The views are spectacular.
We started to climb around 8:15am and it wasn't too crowded on the mountain, even though the parking lot was almost full.
I cannot wait to explore even more next tine! Who's with me?!