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Parking area and trailhead for Big Falls.
The first part of the trail passes a former campground that was destroyed in a flash flood and never rebuilt.
The cool shady canyon hike makes a nice getaway from nearby Las Vegas.
The trail traces the edge of Kyle Canyon before crossing a wash toward Big Falls Canyon.
After veering left on the trail, Big Falls and the canyon to aim for are visible through the trees.
Much of the hike requires scrambling over boulders and fallen trees in the canyon bottom.
Views across Kyle Canyon to Mary Jane Falls.
Reaching the top of the canyon, Big Falls is in a shady chasm.
Big Falls waterfall, possibly the most spectacular in the Spring Mountains.
Big Falls.