Christmas Tree Pass

Christmas Tree Pass located near Laughlin, Nevada is truly a unique and enjoyable drive through the desert. The trails' name comes from all the Christmas decorations that line the trail at the summit. Locals and visitors have been placing decorations on the trees and cactus for decades. Be sure to bring something to contribute. But that isn't all this trail has to offer, it's also an easy and very scenic route with some of the best petroglyphs in the southwest United States. Grapevine Canyon, a short walk from the parking area, contains over 700 pieces of ancient Native American artwork dating back to 1100-1900 AD. You'll walk among artwork that depicts the local wildlife and unique geometric shapes that scholars are still studying today.