Overview

The boat ramp is high, dry, and a long way from the lake edge, but the trail provides access to the edge of the water (keep in mind that the lake level continues to drop). From near the end of the boat ramp on the right-hand side, an unsigned but well-defined trail runs southeast for about 0.5 miles to a low bluff overlooking the point where Las Vegas Wash empties into Lake Mead (Jan 2013). Without a spotting scope, this is a good place to scan the lake. The well-defined trail continues, but stays a fair ways from the water. Even so, there are plenty of brushy places to look for Abert's Towhee, Say's Phoebe, and winter sparrows. After about 1 mile from the boat ramp, birders can make their way out to the edge of the water for good views of the birds. On the way back, watch for a faint fork in the trail that takes birders closer to the water and up along the wash. When the trail gives out, look for trails through the brush back to the original trail.

Link to map.