The view at the top can stretch northward for more than on a clear day, all the way to Mount Charleston north of Las Vegas, Nevada.

McFarland Peak is located north of Mount Charleston.

She said the pictures were taken near Mount Charleston, Nevada.

The 8.3-mile South Loop at Mount Charleston is a vigorous trek for experienced hikers but it yields the greatest rewards.

- Highway 156, Mount Charleston, +1 702 385 2754, skilasvegas.com.

Likewise, Mount Charleston is webbed wit h many good hikes; the ranger station there can supply more information (702/873-8800).

Other than the forests on Mount Charleston, the geography in Clark County is a desert.

Mount Charleston is a year-round getaway for Las Vegas' residents and visitors, with a number of hiking trails and a modest ski area.

Mount Charleston has nearly 200 camp sites and over 150 picnic areas, some of which are RV accessible.

The eponymous village of Mount Charleston lies at its base to the east.