Hiking Around Las Vegas, Mojave National Preserve
 Rings Trailhead serves several trails (view W) |
Rings Trailhead The Rings Trailhead, nestled back in a canyon surrounded by volcanic cliffs, provides access to several trails in the Hole-in-the-Wall area. Link to trailhead map. Trails: Banshee Overlook, Banshee Canyon (Rings Trail), Rings Loop Trail, Hole-in-the-Wall to Mid Hills, Barber Peak Loop, and Cactus Garden. Getting to Rings Trailhead This hike is located in Mojave National Preserve, about 2 hours south of Las Vegas. From town, drive out to Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center (Table 1, Site 0502), which is about 85 miles south of Las Vegas. From the Visitor Center, continue west on Visitor Center Road for a minute or so to the picnic area at the end of the road (Site 0846). Stop at the western-most point on the road. Park here; this is the trailhead. |
 HITW Road approaching 3-way fork (view NW) |
 Staying left, HITW Road approaching outhouse |
 HITW Road approaching Rings Trailhead parking (view W) |
 Parking on the left (view SW) |
 Parking straight ahead (view W) |
 Rings Trailhead (view W) |
 Rings Trailhead information signs |
 Rings Trailhead information signs |
 Rings Trailhead information signs |
 Trail information sign |
 Sign about geology |
 Sign about local history |
 Starting on the Rings Loop Trail |
 Rings Trail starts heading down the canyon (view W) |
 Banshee Overlook Trail (view W) |
 Banshee Overlook Trail (view S from Rings Trailhead) |
 Cactus Garden Trail (view N) |
 Cactus Garden Trail (view N) |
 Picnic tables (view E) |
 Banshee Overlook Trail (view S from parking area) |
Table 1. Highway Coordinates Based on GPS Data (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.
| Site # | Location | Latitude (°N) | Longitude (°W) | UTM Easting | UTM Northing | Elevation (feet) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0502 | Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center | 35.0422 | 115.3949 | 646403 | 3878704 | 4,260 | Yes |
| 0846 | Hole-in-the-Wall; Rings trailhead | 35.0440 | 115.3973 | 646180 | 3878900 | 4,252 | Yes |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 241011
| Hiking Around Mojave Preserve | Hiking Around Las Vegas | Glossary | Copyright, Conditions, Disclaimer | Home |