LOCATION: 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV.

DIRECTIONS: Go north on US 95, then left (west) on State Route 157. (alternate: Rte. 156)

VISITOR CENTER: Seasonal hours. Open Thursday - Monday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

FEES: $ 3.00 per car to park at picnic areas.

CAMPING: Various campgrounds.

FIRES: Ground fires and wood gathering prohibited.

BEST TIME: May through September.

HIKES: Less than a mile to 15+ miles. All levels of difficulty.

ELEVATION: 7,000 to 11,918 feet.

BICYCLES: Yes. (designated trails for mountain bikes)

HORSES: Yes. (trails and rentals available)

PICNICS: Yes. Many nice areas.

FIREARMS: None permitted.

GASOLINE: Not available.

BEST REFERENCE: HIKING LAS VEGAS - Branch Whitney - Huntington Press

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