Lone Mountain (Base Loop)

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A 2.2-mile loop around the base of Lone Mountain, a lone limestone peak rising 600+ feet above northwest Las Vegas. The summit offers 360-degree views of the valley, Red Rock Canyon, and the Strip — but the entire trail is fully exposed desert with zero shade. Popular at sunrise and sunset. Shared with equestrians.

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Shade Conditions

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Trail Info

Trail Length: 2.2 mi loop
Difficulty: Easy
Estimated Time: 50 min

Shade estimate covers: The 2.2-mile perimeter loop trail circling the base of Lone Mountain

☀️ Full sun exposure — no shade on this route

Entire trail is fully exposed desert with no shade at any point

Shade source:Sparse tree cover

Partial shade from scattered trees — more shade in morning and evening when shadows are longer

Amenities

Kid-friendly
Restrooms

Shade details

Exposed benchesExposed parking lotDog-friendly

Access & Fees

Access: Open daily. Restrooms at trailhead park area. Trailhead at Lone Mountain Discovery Park on the east side (paved parking lot) or Vegas Vista Trail trailhead on the west side. Located between Lone Mountain Rd and Alexander Rd, just inside I-215 Beltway in Summerlin. Shared equestrian trail — watch for horse debris on the path.

Fees: Free

Data Confidence

Confidence Level

high — 3+ consistent authoritative sources. Shade classification clearly supported by terrain type and imagery.

Data Sources

This information was researched using AI and has not been field-verified.