(Mileage Below is Round Trip. Altitude and Mileage are Approximate)
Las Vegas Metro Area Trails are within 10 minutes of the Las Vegas Metro Area. This makes them convenient places for daily conditioning workouts. Enjoy hiking, biking and trail running on these trails. Find adjacent boulders and cliffs for climbing practice.
Unlike working out in a closed, cramped gym, you’re in a wilderness area with expansive, inspiring views throughout your workout!Â
In addition to the areas below, also check out some of the daily workout trails in the Calico Basin and on Blue Diamond Hill.
**6 Miles, 2,967 – 3,833ft Elevation **
5mi | 2,184 > 3,972ft
** Excellent Trail/Service Road**
8 Miles RT / 3,000-5,00ft
*Half Trails, Half Wilderness*
8 Miles RT / 4,000-4,700ft
*Some Road, Mostly Wilderness*
4 mi RT | 7-800ft Elevation Gain/Loss
**Unmarked Trailhead, Use Trail at First, Some Wilderness Navigation**
4 mi RT | 7-800ft Elevation Gain/Loss
**Unmarked Trailhead, Use Trail at First, Some Wilderness Navigation**
7mi | 1,835 > 2,871ft
** Service Road / Lava Ridge**
4mi RT | Approx. 1,400 > 2,000ft
** Trail System / Ridgeline Pathway**
8 mi Loop | Approx 1,400 – 2,000ft Elevation Gain/Loss
**Unmarked Trailhead, Trails, Roads, Pathways, Wilderness**
10 mi RT | Approx 4,000 – 6,000ft Elevation Gain
**Trails, Roads, Pathways, Wilderness**
4.86 mi RT | 1,641ft Elevation Gain/Loss | **Unmarked Trailhead, Use Trail at First, Mostly Wilderness Navigation**
Approx. 8 mi Loop | Approx. 1,850ft Elevation Gain | **Unmarked Trailhead, Use Trail at First, Wilderness & Trails**
Frenchman Mt. Baseline Loop
Frenchman Mt. West-East Loop
Sunrise Mt. End-to-End
Sunrise Mountain Valley High Points
Gypsum Cave
Cheyenne Mountain > Kyle Canyon Road
Cheyenne Mountain End-to-End
Summerlin Peak and Ridge
Gottlieb Peak and Ridge
David Smith has devoted the better part of one day each week over the past 20 years to experiencing a mountain trail running adventure. He began in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains; then moved to Southern California and experienced the Angeles Crest mountains; then the Northeast where he experienced the Hudson River Valley and Minnewaska; finally in 2016 to Las Vegas where he is experiencing and documenting Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston area), Death Valley and beyond!
Return often to experience one new adventure each week! From the home page scroll to “Most Recent Adventures“. More about David Smith…
The trail adventures on this website require proper conditioning, preparation and safety precautions. There are many factors beyond our control including weather conditions, unstable ground, loose rocks, insects and snakes, people you may encounter, your own level of physical conditioning, the potential of getting lost just to mention a few. While this site offers guidance, helpful tips, direction and training, the reader assumes full responsibility for whatever may occur during their trail adventure. Have fun and be safe!