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Mount Charleston
If you’re looking for a quiet and beautiful community surrounded by sweeping mountain ranges while still being a reasonable drive to luxurious casinos and shopping, consider Mount Charleston in Las Vegas!
Mount Charleston, just 30 minutes from Las Vegas in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is a picturesque mountain community with luxury homes, a ski resort, camps, and more in northwestern Las Vegas, Nevada 89124. The area offers various lodgings, from simple cabins to luxurious chalets, nestled among majestic trees. It’s a serene mountain getaway, steps away from the bright lights of the Strip and the summer heat. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area provides year-round fun and a break from desert life.
Lee Canyon: Las Vegas' Only Ski Resort
Sitting at around 7,500 feet elevation, Mount Charleston is cooler than Las Vegas, which sits at a 2,000 feet elevation, making it a favored vacation spot for locals.
Surprisingly, Las Vegas has its ski resort at Lee Canyon Ski Resort, with many events in both summer and winter. The Spring Mountain Recreational Area has 316,000 acres of gorgeous land, a popular hotspot for winter activities, from skiing to snowboarding.
Mount Charleston, just 30 minutes from Las Vegas
Highways 157 and 156, accessible from US95, lead to the main attractions.
The community gets its name from Mt. Charleston, the third-highest peak in Nevada, offering stunning views. At 11,916 feet, Charleston Peak is the highest point in Clark County.
The peak’s name, given by John C. Fremont during his exploration, pays homage to Charleston, South Carolina, his wife’s hometown. The charming town of Mount Charleston rests in a Spring Mountains valley northwest of Las Vegas with just a few hundred residents.
Why choose Tyler, William, and Ken at Luxury Homes of Las Vegas?
LUXURY HOMES OF LAS VEGAS offers an exceptional selection of luxury homes for sale in Mount Charleston, ranging from semi-custom to custom-built masterpieces designed to cater to the most discerning tastes of luxury homeowners.
With over 30 years of experience, Luxury Homes of Las Vegas is the trusted name for buyers and sellers of luxury homes in Summerlin, Henderson, and the greater Las Vegas area. Our team comprises three top-producing luxury real estate agents with a proven track record of success: Tyler Brady, William Brauner, and Ken Lowman.
