Little Finland, Nevada

Little Finland is a little gem of a place in the desert just outside of Las Vegas in the Gold Butte Recreational Area. Wind erosion has carved figures of sculpted sandstone that mimic gargoyles and twisted metal — a natural gallery within the desert. The road is broken-up pavement until about 7 miles before the turnoff, then becomes washboard gravel.

Minerals along with wind and water erosion create weaknesses within the rock — the wind sculpts its way through the walls creating bio-mechanical-looking monoliths around 3ft tall. We hiked along the ridge enjoying a January cool breeze with sun beating down. A sunset visit here would be spectacular. Prepare for summer heat (100+) and remoteness. Let's all do our part to protect Gold Butte.