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 first in a series that will trace the Armijo Route
of the Old Spanish Trail through the southern portion of the
county. It is a short distance from the street and just off the
Duck Creek Arm of the Las Vegas Wash. When accessing the cache,
there is no need to bushwhack, climb, jump, tunnel, cut, utilize
tools, clear-cut rainforest, or initiate cold fusion. Take your
time and look around. Please replace the cache in exactly the same
location as you found it.