
4.7 mi
Distance
1,237 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Step Ladder and Telephone Canyon Loop is a loop trail in Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Clark County, Nevada. It is 4.7 miles long and gains 1,237 feet. It is in or next to Mount Charleston, Nevada.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,008 ft |
| High point | 3.4 mi | 2,226 ft |
| End | 5.2 mi | 2,008 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Charleston, NV · in or next to town
- County:
- Clark County, NV
- Jurisdiction:
- Toiyabe National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
Other trails in Toiyabe National Forest

Charleston Peak South Trail
Nevada

Hunter Creek Trail
Nevada

Mary Jane Falls Trail
Nevada

Mount Rose Trail
Nevada

Van Sickle Rim Trail Connector
Nevada

Fletcher Canyon Trail
Nevada
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Kyle Canyon Campground
1.7 mi awayHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Mount Charleston, NV
Reservable
Kyle Canyon Campground (formerly Day Use only)
1.9 mi awayToiyabe National Forest
Mount Charleston, NV
Check official pricing25 sitesReservable Tent
Fletcher View
1.9 mi awayToiyabe National Forest
Mount Charleston, NV
Check official pricing12 sitesReservable TentRV PopularModerate demand · 49% Good Coverage
Hilltop
2.9 mi awayDeath Valley National Park
Las Vegas, NV
Check official pricing38 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
Mahogany Grove
3.3 mi awayToiyabe National Forest
Las Vegas, NV
Check official pricing8 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewed No Service
Harris Springs / Spring Mountains Dispersed
3.7 mi awayHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Mount Charleston, NV
Dispersed
Similar length
Similar trails in Nevada

Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail
Nevada

Bristlecone Pine Glacier Trail
Nevada

Turtlehead Peak Trail
Nevada

Hunter Creek Trail
Nevada

Mary Jane Falls Trail
Nevada

Mount Rose Trail
Nevada

