Little Falls Guide Before Visiting 2026 Updated (Clark County, NV)

Little Falls is a waterfall in Clark County, Nevada, about 19 miles east of Pahrump. This guide covers what to check, bring and expect before you go, using visitor ratings, official USGS records and live conditions for this exact location.

At a glance

Location

Clark County, NV

Nearest town

Pahrump (19 mi)

Visitor rating

★★★★★ 4.7 from 60 reviews

Crowds

Moderate

Coordinates

36.25522, -115.65635

USGS topo

Charleston Peak quad

Getting there

Little Falls sits about 19 miles east of Pahrump in Clark County. Google lists the address as Mt Charleston, NV 89124.

Open directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps, or view the map on the Little Falls listing. Navigation apps sometimes route onto seasonal forest roads, so check road status if you are heading into the mountains.

Much of Nevada is federal land, managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which includes the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Mount Charleston trails can be busy on weekends, especially when Las Vegas residents head for cooler temperatures, and parking can fill. Remote falls elsewhere in the state often require high-clearance vehicles, long stretches without services or cell coverage, and careful fuel and water planning. Hazards include altitude (Kyle Canyon trailheads sit well above 7,000 feet), sun exposure, loose rock and rockfall below cliffs, icy trails in winter and spring, and flash floods in canyons during summer storms. Carry more water than seems necessary, even on short hikes.

What to bring

This checklist is tailored to Little Falls based on what visitors report and the conditions typical of Nevada. For the complete list, see our waterfall hike packing guide.

• Offline map and coordinates. Save 36.25522, -115.65635 and download offline maps; cell service is often weak near waterfalls.
• Shoes with real grip. Rock near falling water stays wet and slick even in dry weather.
• Water and a snack. More than you think you need, even for a short walk.
• A light rain layer. Spray from the falls and quick-moving showers can soak you.
• Sun protection and extra water. Desert heat builds fast; carry more water than usual and check for flash flood warnings before entering any canyon.
• Headlamp. In case your visit runs later than planned; check sunset time in the conditions panel above.

How to prepare

Timing

Timing matters more in Nevada than in most states. In the Spring Mountains, snowmelt typically drives peak flow in late spring, with water reliable roughly from April into June depending on the winter's snowpack; by late summer flow is low. Summer thunderstorms during the monsoon season, usually from July through September, can briefly revive streams but also bring flash flood risk. Winter at Mary Jane Falls brings snow, ice and the chance of seeing the fall frozen, but the trail can be icy and steep and traction devices are useful. In northern and central Nevada, falls follow snowmelt in late spring and early summer, while access roads at higher elevations may be snowbound well into spring. Desert heat in the valleys can be extreme from June through September. 60 Google reviews suggest steady but manageable traffic outside peak weekends.

Safety

Stay behind railings and off wet rock, never climb on the falls, and keep children within arm's reach near the water. Check the weather panel above for flood or storm alerts before you set out; water levels can rise fast after upstream rain. Our waterfall safety guide covers the most common hazards.

Respect the place

Pack out everything you bring, stay on established paths to limit erosion, and leave rocks and plants where they are. See Leave No Trace at waterfalls.

What visitors say

Little Falls holds a 4.7-star average across 60 Google reviews, and 73% of reviewers give it five stars. That makes it the number 2 waterfall by review count in Clark County. Visitors have shared 186 photos.

See the rating breakdown or read reviews on Google.

History of the area

Little Falls was entered in the Geographic Names Information System on December 12, 1980, and it appears on the USGS Charleston Peak 7.5-minute topographic map.

Its neighbors on the map tell the story of the surrounding land: Cathedral Rock (pillar, 0.4 mi), Mazie Canyon (valley, 0.7 mi), Trail Canyon (valley, 0.7 mi), and Echo Cliff (cliff, 0.7 mi).

Spring Mountains. Rising abruptly above the Mojave Desert, the Spring Mountains form a forested island of pine and fir within an hour of Las Vegas. Kyle Canyon, on the eastern side of the range, holds the three most visited falls in Nevada. Mary Jane Falls drops from a limestone cliff high on the canyon wall and is reached by a steep trail; in winter it often becomes an ice column. Little Falls and Big Falls are nearby, fed mainly by snowmelt and springs. These are modest by national standards but remarkable for southern Nevada, where they offer cool shade and running water just above the desert.

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Summary

Little Falls about 19 miles east of Pahrump is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 60 visitors. Check the live forecast and stream gauge above, save the coordinates for offline use, and pack for wet, uneven ground. Ratings, hours and access can change, so confirm conditions with the land manager before you drive out.

See the full Little Falls listing for the map, photos and nearby landmarks.