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Nevada
Owl Canyon
0.9 mi
Distance
381 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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No access route mapped
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Owl Canyon
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 381 ft
- Elevation loss
- 381 ft
- Highest point
- 1,432 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,152 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Owl Canyon is a short out-and-back trail in Nevada offering a quick desert escape through scenic canyon terrain. This nearly mile-long route provides an accessible way to explore the natural beauty of the Owl Canyon area with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for families and casual hikers.
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