Project Roam’s Weekly Wander: Rooster’s Ridge Trail, Las Vegas, NV

The Rooster's Ridge trail descends Mount Charleston near Las Vegas through loose, rocky terrain transitioning from pine forests to high desert landscapes.
By Greg Heil
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The Rooster’s Ridge trail weaves its way down Mount Charleston, which is located just outside northwest Las Vegas, NV. Rooster’s Ridge navigates through loose, rocky terrain, carrying riders downward from juniper and pine, winding through oaks, merging into manzanita and high desert traversing.
 
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