Photo Essay: Little Falls Trail

by Emily C. Sims

The Little Falls Trail is a short, steep climb in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area just outside of Las Vegas, Nev. The trail is uphill for less than half a mile to the top, where a small, clear waterfall tucked in between two cliffs trickles gently down onto the trail. As we hiked, we saw evidence of fire damage. Trees were felled and charred, obviously the result of fire, and yet smokers still flicked their cigarette butts right on the trail.

The Catholic Rock Trailhead at Spring Moutains National Recreation Area.

View from the start of the trail.

The view from the trail.

A couple walking the trail ahead of us.

Stopping for breath on the steep trail.

A charred trunk stands among felled trees.

Hikers gather to see the little waterfall.

The waterfall at the top of the Little Falls Trail.

Looking up between the faces of two cliffs.

Emily Sims is a freelance writer living in Las Vegas. Emily is currently at work on her first novel, a young adult fantasy, and she blogs about writing and life as a Vegas newbie on her website, www.emilycsims.com.