Big Falls (Mt Charleston) waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Strenuous hike

Big Falls (Mt Charleston)

Near Las Vegas, Nevada

Height100 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail4 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring (snowmelt)

Big Falls (Mt Charleston) is a 100-ft waterfall near Las Vegas, Nevada, with strenuous hike access (4 mi round trip). the tallest fall near Las Vegas, hidden in Kyle Canyon. Best season: Spring (snowmelt).

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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