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border with the Red Rock Canyon National The trail begins there and it's the South Ash
Conservation Area. This trail brings you back Grove Loop. You will eventually cross a dry
to the parking lot. stream bed and on the other side there will
be a lush grove of ash trees and lots of green
You have a choice growth. It is a shady
now. Stop at one of spot. There's a loop
the picnic tables and around the grove and
enjoy a snack and a it won't matter which
drink. Then it will be way you go. This is an
time to do one more out and back trail; so
loop, or you can save after doing the loop,
that for another day. you'll need to retrace
If you want to do your steps to the dry
this trail, head along creek and then back to
the driveway going the ranch and your car.
to the ranch house.
Sandstone Canyon Loop

Getting there: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located on State Route 159 approximately 7 miles
south from the Red Rock Canyon NCA entrance road.

Fees: Please note that the America the Beautiful pass is not valid here. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
is part of the Nevada State Parks system. There is a $10 daily use fee and annual permits, valid for all state
parks, are available for $75. Senior (age 65 and over) annual park permits are available for $30. Passes
may be purchased on site or ordered online at www.parks.nv.gov

Summer 2020