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Mt. Charleston News, Events and Weather
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UPDATE: Large Fire on Mount Charleston
The U.S. Forest Service has reported that the fire in Carpenter Canyon on the Pahrump side of Mount Charleston has increased in size to around 1,800 acres. At this time the fire is not considered to be contained. Currently four … Continue reading
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Large Fire on Mount Charleston
The Bureau of Land Management is currently battling a large wildfire on Mount Charleston. The fire started on Monday and is believed to have been started by lightning. The fire is located near Lee Springs in the Carpenter Canyon area … Continue reading
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2 Fires Still Burning on Mount Charleston
Two Mount Charleston fires that were started on Saturday are still burning as of today at noon. Both of the fires were started by lightning. The fires are located near Harris Springs Road which is located off of State Route … Continue reading
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No Fireworks Allowed!
When the weather gets hot in the Las Vegas valley, many residents head up to Mt. Charleston to escape the heat. The mountain provides plenty to do and the temperatures are usually 30 degrees cooler. Since July 4th is coming … Continue reading
State Route 158 – Open
At the current time, State Route 158 is open for travel on Mount Charleston. Please be aware that construction is still in progress near the scenic overlook. The overlook is currently closed and barricades are in place, so please be … Continue reading
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Mt. Charleston Fire Restrictions Are In Effect
Increasing daytime temperatures, dry vegetation and lingering drought conditions have prompted BLM and the USFS to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Mt. Charleston. Fire Restrictions Prohibit: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire (using wood, charcoal or any other … Continue reading
State Route 158 Closure
A section of State Route 158 near Mount Charleston will be closed starting Tuesday, March 26 while Nevada Department of Transportation workers cut into the hillsides to expand roadways and parking lots. State Route 158 will be closed from Deer … Continue reading
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Snow Play Area Closed
The Foxtail Snow Play Area is currently closed due to lack of snow. It will reopen once it has accumulated at least 12 inches of snow. Check back regularly to be notified when the area is re-opened.
Mt. Charleston Parking Restrictions
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) says that winter parking restrictions will be put in place at Mount Charleston starting in December and concluding at the end of March. “No Parking” signs will be placed throughout Kyle and Lee canyons … Continue reading
Snow Host Volunteers Needed
The US Forest Service is looking for volunteers to be Snow Hosts this winter in the Mt Charleston area of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Every weekend in the winter, hundreds of people flock to the mountains to play … Continue reading