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South Oak Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 273 Google reviews · Running trail in Las Vegas, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South Oak Creek Trailhead'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.
Tranquil hiking area boasting scenic views and a popular Sunday drum circle.
What runners say about South Oak Creek Trailhead
“Gorgeous scenery year round, but would recommend hiking October- May or you experience extremely hot temperatures.”
“I saw families, people of all ages and furry friends.”
Love all the trails near Red Rock and inside the few area. Snake was a surprise although not a rattlesnake I know they are also out there! May flowers were beautiful
The early part of the trail (from car to mountain base) is pretty flat so you might not realize the distance you’ve journeyed until you wish you brought more water. Once you get to the mountain base & shade, it’s a nice reprieve. Dogs love it, and there’s plenty that venture this trail.
Beautiful mountains/cliffs, soil, rocks and plants/flowers! I spent around 5-6 hours walking this trail and loved everything about it, especially that it was well worn and easy to follow. I was lucky enough to see some bighorn sheep way up the mountainside, which was incredible because the cliffs were so steep!
This trail splits off into many fantastical journeys - it’s so drop dead gorgeous everywhere! I highly recommend it as I go every single Sunday for the drum circle! Epic times - surrounded by towering mountains :)
Trail conditions & character
“I’d recommend this to anyone and everyone looking for marvelous views that make you forget a big city is just a short drive away.”
“Oak Creek Trail is much more rocky than it’s counterpart, First Creek Trail to the south.”
“I was lucky enough to see some bighorn sheep way up the mountainside, which was incredible because the cliffs were so steep!”
“Make your first left down a small path to a loop area that’s great for sitting and birds.”
“The early part of the trail (from car to mountain base) is pretty flat so you might not realize the distance you’ve journeyed until you wish you brought more water.”
Plan your run at South Oak Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websiteredrockcanyonlv.org
- Phone(702) 515-5000
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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