Ash Grove Trail,
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

Located 15.3 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
1,640 Steps 1  (0.8 mi)
Trails Nevada State Parks Spring Mountain Ranch Ash Grove Trail

The Ash Grove Trail offers a unique hiking experience in the colorful Red Rock Canyon at Nevada's Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. The trail loops through the only naturally growing ash grove in southern Nevada. Arizona ash can grow to heights of 50 feet and have a diameter of 12 inches.

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Elevation

The Ash Grove Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,732 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,666 ft. and an elevation range of 66 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.8 mi3,666 ft3,732 ft66 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
20 min3.542 ft71 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
20 min5.971 ft42 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Ash Grove Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: La Madre Spring, NV
  2. North Topo Map: La Madre Mountain, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Blue Diamond NE, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Mountain Springs, NV
  5. Topo Map: Blue Diamond, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Blue Diamond SE, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Potosi, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Cottonwood Pass, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bird Spring, NV

FAQ

What is the length of the Ash Grove Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.8 miles (1.2 km) or 1,640 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ash Grove Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 20 minutes in one direction and in 20 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.