Join us for a docent-led Saturday morning hike as we explore all the trails at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park—Along the way, we’ll pause for short stops to share the ranch’s fascinating history, then tour the historic cabin (the 2nd oldest building in Southern Nevada) and visit the blacksmith shop.
Date: Saturday November 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am (park gates open at 8:00 am)
Location: Meet at the white benches at the junction of both dirt roads, just off the parking lot.
Need to Know:
• Pets Welcome must remain on a 6 foot leash
• Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• Program is weather dependent and my be cancelled without notice. Check Facebook, and your email before driving out to park.
• Meet at the white benches at the junction of both dirt roads, just off the parking lot.
What to bring:
• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing, hat
• Sun protection
• Lunch and/or trail snacks
What to Expect:
• History highlights by trained Docent
• 5.5 miles of rocky, dirt trail with railroad tie steps, trails cross over spring outflow, and you will hike through water and mud. You will be expected to practice Leave No Trace principles by walking through mud and water, not around (off trail).
• Hike will take 4 hours, on all three trails in the park at a brisk pace for intermediate hikers.
• Hike will include a peak into the Historic cabin, and blacksmith shop. Not the main ranch house.
Fees & Registration
• $10 Entrance Fee for NV resident vehicles, $15 per vehicle for non-residents, or State Park annual pass required for each vehicle.
• No additional cost for the hike
• Registration is required and hike is limited
• Register Here: https://forms.gle/apQ1HcyTu8QvuBbMA
Need to Know
This hike is for intermediate hikers. This is a 5.5 mile hike on all three trails here at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Trails are on uneven rocky dirt trails. Elevation gain of about 500 feet. Sandstone Trail goes through a spring outflow, Ash Grove trail goes through a wash and through seep outflow.
What to Bring
Please wear sturdy shoes made for hiking and traversing through mud. Bring water, snacks and a lunch.
What to Expect
This hike is led by a volunteer Docent and will last 4 hours.
Fees & Registration
Park Entrance fee includes hike with no other additional fees.
Contact
Kate Bloomfield, Park Interpreter, cbloomfield@parks.nv.gov
Nevada State Parks is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors. If you need a reasonable communication accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the park or event coordinator no later than 10 days in advance so we have time to work with you and support your visit.
