Updated July 2026
Cathedral Rock Falls
A seasonal waterfall sits just off the Cathedral Rock Trail in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness of the Spring Mountains, reached about halfway up the trail via a short old road in Kyle Canyon. It is distinct from the nearby Little Falls.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Cathedral Rock Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Cathedral Rock Trail reaches it about 2.6 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Las Vegas. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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