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Calico Basin Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 393 Google reviews · Running trail in Las Vegas, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Calico Basin Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic trail running along the base of the Calico Rocks, popular with hikers & rock climbers.
What runners say about Calico Basin Trail
“Calico Basin Trail is a stunning location just outside of Las Vegas—one of my absolute favorites for a quick hike, or for engagement and couples portraits!”
“It is an easy hike; I recommend coming over here when it's raining or in the fall and winter, when the temperature is breezing and invigorating.”
All levels/experience hikers and climbers are welcome here. We brought our 2 and 4 yr olds and they loved climbing the rocks/boulders along the multiple trails. They also enjoyed watching the rock climbers traversing the rock faces. There is also a nice boardwalk to walk around the area.
Great hike! I didn’t have to pay for entry and the parking lot was very big, there were bathrooms and I visited during middle of December. There were not a lot of people and apparently lots of great climbing/bouldering places all along the way. Trails branch out many places, there’s much to explore.
Stunning! Easy access to this beautiful mountain and surrounding trails. Only 20 minutes from the strip. The climb up the mountain was nice with great areas to find your footing. Highly recommend this hike and over look. Just beautiful!
Calico Basin trail was an easy short hike, but provides great views of the red rocks. You can also watch climbers on the face of mountains. Definitely will come back while in Vegas.
Trail conditions & character
“Calico Basin Trail is a stunning location just outside of Las Vegas—one of my absolute favorites for a quick hike, or for engagement and couples portraits!”
“Parking can be a bit busy on the weekends but if you are up for just a little walking to the trail head, nothing to worry about.”
“We ended the hike at the boardwalk, which was a welcome respite from walking on loose rocks that were threatening to shatter my ankles.”
“I didn’t have to pay for entry and the parking lot was very big, there were bathrooms and I visited during middle of December.”
“Family friendly and dog friendly trail, lots of nice mini spots to stop and take in the scenery or take photos of it too.”
“There are a few sheltered picnic tables, grills, water fountains, and restrooms on site.”
Plan your run at Calico Basin Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteredrockcanyonlv.org
- Phone(702) 515-5350
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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