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Cooler weather means it's the perfect time to hike around Las Vegas

Mummy Mountain is seen from the Raintree Trail in the Spring Mountains in September 2022.
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Mummy Mountain is seen from the Raintree Trail in the Spring Mountains in August 2022.

A lot is happening right now: the election, wars overseas, climate disasters. For a moment or two, you can escape it all ... through hiking.

The next few weeks are a sweet spot to escape to Nevada's thousands of miles of hiking trails.  

While we have some experts joining us, we're hearing from you this morning: where you hike, where you escape, where you climb or bird or bike.

Just imagine. An hour from your couch, you can be on a lake, rock face or ski slope — not a claim most other cities can make.
Find a walk to remember among these nine great hikes in your own backyard

More resources:
AllTrails
VegasHikers on Meetup
BirdandHike.com


Guests: Alan Gegax, hiking guide; Ryan Vellinga, graphic designer, Desert Companion, and avid hiker

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Christopher Alvarez is a news producer and podcast editor at Nevada Public Radio, focusing on the State of Nevada and Desert Air programs.
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