The Old Spanish Trail was an important factor in the development of
Las Vegas. The springs here were vital for safe passage through the
Mojave Desert. The route originated in Santa Fe, New Mexico and
terminated in Los Angeles, California. The trail makes a split
halfway between Glendale and Mesquite along the Virgin River, which
results in two branches traversing the Las Vegas Valley. The Armijo
Route enters the valley along the Las Vegas Wash from which was
then the Colorado River. It travels through unincorporated Clark
County and Henderson and exits through Sloan.
This cache is in a series that will trace the Main Route of the
Old Spanish Trail through the central portion of the county. Each
of these will be along the route and with available parking nearby.
This section of the series crosses through some sketchy areas of
the valley. PLEASE! Be aware of your surroundings and skip the find
if you are not comfortable. There is safety in numbers so I
recommend not working this alone.