Fortification Hill, Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Fortification Hill from Cqalville Bay Lake Mead Nevada, originally uploaded by piutefox.

A las Vegas man fell to his death while hiking on Fortification Hill in Lake Mead National Recreation area.

A 35-year-old Las Vegas man died as a result of injuries from a 75-foot fall while hiking Sunday morning on the Arizona side of Lake Mead National Recreation Center, according to National Park Service officials.

The man has not yet been identified, pending notification of relatives, according to park officials.

My condolences to his friends and family.
Update the hiker has been identified as Jay Brown Jr.