Site Closed

Upper Bristlecone is closed due to severe trail damage as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Recreation Region: Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Upper Bristlecone Trailhead

Generally open year round, as weather and conditions allow. Near the McWilliams Campground and Lee Canyon Ski Area.

Access/entry point to the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area.

Active Alerts

Area, Road, and Trail Closures (SPRING MOUNTAINS NRA)

General Information

January - December

Day Use only, as posted.

Dogs must be on a leash at trailhead.

Address: 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: 702-872-5486
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.3064

Longitude: -115.6761

Elevation

8,650 feet

Directions

From Las Vegas, NV, take US-95/I-11 north to Lee Canyon Road (NV-156). Turn left on Lee Canyon Road and continue for 16 miles, at the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to continue on NV-156 for another 1.6 miles past the ski area to the end of the road.