Mountains and Mount Charleston are a great place to escape from summer heat or to enjoy winter snow. It is about 35 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Take US 95 north from the Strip and then head west on Nevada Highway 157. The temperature is usually about twenty degrees cooler than it is on Las Vegas. Mount Charleston reaches a staggering height of 11,913 feet, and it is the third-highest peak in Nevada. Remember when visiting Mount Charleston: before you leave, fill up the gas tank, there are no gas stations on the mountain, and stop by the grocery store since there aren't any stores where you can buy supplies.