Waterfalls do not come to mind when you think of Nevada, but this desert state has a surprising number of wonderful falls. Most of them are seasonal and are best visited after heavy rains, and many dry out completely in the summer or have just a trickle of water. By far the most popular is Mary Jane Falls near Las Vegas.

Admire 40-foot Lost Creek Falls in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Head to Mary Jane Falls on a day trip from Las Vegas

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Hike to Tamarack Peak (Galena Creek) Falls

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Visit Hunter Creek Falls 10 minutes from reno

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Take a 4-mile hike to First Creek Falls

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Head to Kings Canyon Falls from Carson City

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Hike to Thomas Canyon

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Get back to nature at Ice Box Canyon Waterfall

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