Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Mahogany Grove CCC Trail
Deer Creek Highway/HWY-158, Las Vegas, NV 96107
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OWNER: U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: 702-872-5486
WEBSITE: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_026952
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Federal Park Site, Historic Site
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: The Mahogany Grove Civilian Conservation Corps Trail is a short, paved trail that winds down a hill through pine groves.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: Coming from Las Vegas:
Take US-95 North. Drive past the Skye Canyon exit for 1 mile, then turn left on Kyle Canyon Road/NV-157 and drive 18 miles. Turn right on Deer Creek Highway/NV-158 and continue on Deer Creek Highway approx. 6 miles then turn right into the Mahogany Grove CCC Trailhead parking lot.
Coming from the north:
Take US-95 South. Drive approx. 20 miles past the town of Indian Springs then turn right onto Lee Canyon Road/NV-156, drive approx. 14 miles then turn left on Deer Creek Highway/NV-158. Continue on Deer Creek Highway approx. 3.5 miles and turn left into the Mahogany Grove CCC parking lot.
kParking Instructions: Park at the Mahogany Grove CCC Trail parking lot. Trail begins at the west end of the lot.
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Trails, Birdwatching
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Seating
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Historic Site, Gift Shop
TRAILS:
Trail Description: The Mahogany Grove CCC Trail is a short, paved trail that winds down a hill through pine groves where the remains of one of the first campgrounds the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built here in the 1930's can be seen. The trail features educational panels about the CCC and their work in the Spring Mountains, plus historic camp stoves, benches, and shade. Parking lot and trail may not be accessible in winter. The nearby Deer Creek Picnic Area parking lot has bathrooms.
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Activities: Walking, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: Less than a half mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Concrete
Trail Slope: Moderate
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Historic Sites
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol
