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Cathedral Rock
63° · Mostly clear nowBest time: 1 pm
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Cathedral Rock

  • 4.9484 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

Cathedral Rock in Mt. Charleston offers a serene, high-elevation escape with dramatic red-rock formations and sweeping valley views. Ideal for photographers and hikers, expect well-marked trails, rocky scrambling sections, and seasonal snow that enhances the alpine atmosphere. Visit for panoramic vistas, wildlife sightings, and an energizing outdoor adventure away from the city.

Quick answers

Cathedral Rock in short

When is Cathedral Rock open?

Every day, 9 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Cathedral Rock?

It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Cathedral Rock indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Cathedral Rock?

Mt Charleston, NV 89124.

Right now · 12:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Not one for this hour.

Go later, at 1 pm instead.

In its favour

  • Open till 4 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Windy in the open

63°

Mostly clear

Feels
56°
Rain
12%
Wind
20mph
  1. 1pmPartly cloudy62°
  2. 2pmClear67°
  3. 3pmOvercast65°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
9 AM–4 PM
tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
thursday
9 AM–4 PM
friday
9 AM–4 PM
saturday
9 AM–4 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Cathedral Rock
  2. 2 Echo Trail · 15 min
Mt Charleston, NV 89124(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+17028725486Websitegomtcharleston.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 484 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 1 pm. Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 1 pm. Sunscreen 1 pm–2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketUntil 1 pm
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 1 pm
  • SunscreenFrom 1 pm