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North Peak Trail

 4.8 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. NV
  3. …Las Vegas Metro
  4. …Calico Basin
  5. Rainbow Mountain Wilderness
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1.3 Miles 2.1 Kilometers


74%

Runnable

733' 224 m

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0' 0 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

7,213' 2,199 m

High

6,480' 1,975 m

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Shared By Rob Erekson

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“A trail with incredible views from behind the Red Rock Escarpment.”

— Rob Erekson
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The easiest access is via Rocky Gap Road via Red Rock Canyon, which is only available during park hours and requires payment by way of a day or annual pass.

Description

This trail leads to the top of North Peak from Rocky Gap Rd with amazing views of the back of the Red Rock Escarpment (including the bridge on Bridge Mountain), Red Rock Canyon, and all of of Las Vegas beyond. You can also use this trail to return to Rocky Gap Rd after coming up Giant's Mile to the north.

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Local Club: TrailRunning.Vegas

Land Manager: BLM Nevada - Southern Nevada

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  4.8 from 4 votes

#2

in Rainbow Mountain Wilderness

#4137

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#2

in Rainbow Mountain Wilde…

#28

in Nevada

#4,137

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You can see the whole Las Vegas Valley
You can see the whole Las Vegas Valley
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