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Summary: Although the scenery is great for this entire ride, only an experienced rider should take a green horse on this one. The first 3 miles are a steady uphill on the old jeep trail. Resist the temptation to cut across country to minimize impact to fragile vegetation & reduce stress on game animals & the little critters who live here. Stay on the main trail and just past the turn off to Rainbow Springs, look for rock cairns on the R(E) side where the trail turns into a path and cuts along the slope. Follow the path & cairns to the wash where you will turn abruptly R(E) and begin following this drainage or washbed as you work your way up the sloping ridge to the edge overlooking the escarpment and Sandstone Canyon. You'll be able to see Lake Harriet at Spring Mtn. State Pk from the edge. Follow the edge trail N till you find the obvious turnoff L(W) on a very well worn horse trail. This is an OLD trail & excellent although there are some scary rocky shale & ledges. Trailhead: Rainbow Springs is North of Mountain Springs, which is in the pass between Las Vegas and Pahrump, across the highway (SR 160) from Mt. Potosi. To reach Mountain Springs from the Las Vegas strip, take I-15 to Blue Diamond Road (SR160 aka Pahrump Highway). If you're from out of town, the Silverton Casino is located on the W side of I-15 at SR160, South of Tropicana Blvd. Head W on SR160 passing the turn to Red Rock Canyon, passing Mountain Springs Summit until you see the turn for the saloon (about 20 miles from I-15). Be nice & and give the saloon some business, park here and begin your ride up the road. Be respectful of the tiny community of residences in Mtn. Springs. Carry all your trash out with you -- this is not public parking. Horse trailers usually park here, but I've pulled my trailer up the hill to the curve without using 4WD. There is usually water at the pond for your horses. Keep group of riders small to minimize impact. No RR or water anywhere. (Lat:36.0615 Lon:-115.49512) Trail Guides for Sandstone Cyn Overlook horse trail loop: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Red Rock (BLM) rangers at Red Rock Canyon visitor's center 702-515-5950 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kat Green, who has posted 86 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Nevada Hiking, Nevada Trails, Nevada Hikes, Clark County Hiking, Clark County Trails, Clark County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
