Branch Whitney, the author of the best-selling hiking books, details 50 new adventures-on-foot within an hour's drive of the bright lights of Las Vegas. Step-by-step directions, easy-to-follow maps, and quick-reference features guide you to and from the best trails in the area. From the multi-colored sandstone of Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire to the crisp air and serenity of Mt. Charleston and the hot springs of Lake Mead, Hiking Southern Nevada is indispensable for anyone who wants to experience this magnificent corner of the Southwest.