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In around 2008 to 2010, the cabin was renovated in collaboration with the Scout troops and it now acts as a first-come, first-served retreat for hikers. [3] Today, vehicle traffic to the cabin is prohibited, but it is a popular hike. [5]
Virgin Peak is the highest point of Virgin Mountain range, located northeast of Lake Mead, in the state of Clark County, Nevada, United States. The peak has an elevation of 8074 ft (2461 m) and a prominence of 3183 ft (970 m). [1] The peak is part of the Gold Butte National Monument, northeast of Las Vegas.
Mount Charleston is a year-round getaway for Las Vegas's residents and visitors, with a number of hiking trails, a modest ski area, a hotel and a small restaurant. The mountain, which is snow-capped more than half the year, can be seen from parts of the Las Vegas Strip when looking toward the west.
Horse packing and riding, hiking and backpacking are popular activities. [3] The most popular trail is the Barley Creek Trail which is 6 miles (10 km) long, not counting forks. Other trailheads are at Mosquito Creek, Clear Creek, and Green Monster Canyon. [1] A 20-mile (32 km) loop trail follows Cottonwood Creek, which has beaver ponds. [2]
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced this week that genetic genealogy led them to identify Arthur Lavery, the man they believe killed 27-year-old Melonie White in late August 1994.
Black Mountain is a landmark mountain south of the Las Vegas Valley. It is one of the more prominent of the mountains in the McCullough Range. Another mountain, adjacent to Interstate 11 in Henderson, is commonly called Black Mountain, including by the city of Henderson. It is actually an unnamed peak.
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The Las Vegas teen accused of intentionally driving into a retired police chief as part of a violent, laughter-filled crime spree was deemed incompetent to stand trial for the deadly hit and run ...