1.4 miles
Distance
967 ft
Climb
-312 ft
Descent
01:22:19
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Cathedral Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Charleston
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #11 in Hiking [+]
    • #22445 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Hiking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running

The trail begins in Mazie Canyon with ponderosa and white fir, but soon nears aspen. In the summer, this is one of the most colorful areas when the wildflowers are blooming and the butterflies are fluttering. It is a major avalanche path in the winter. About halfway up the trail is a waterfall just off the trail with is a short, old road leading to it. As the trail goes up out of the canyon toward the back of Cathedral Rock one gets a view of the avalanche chute below. The trail climbs a few short, steep switchbacks before reaching the summit, with a spectacular view of Kyle Canyon.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cathedral Rock hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    656 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,669 ft
  • Altitude max
    8,524 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,669 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,324 ft
  • Grade
    9.016%
  • Grade max
    -104.378%
  • Grade min
    64.453%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    905 ft
  • Distance flat
    161 ft
  • Avg time
    01:22:19
  • Avg reverse time
    00:55:59
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