From Red Rock Canyon's sandstone ridges to the alpine meadows of the Spring Mountains, Nevada's trails are surprisingly diverse — and most are open year-round.
October–April is peak season for Las Vegas-area trails. Charleston Peak and Mt. Moriah open July–September. Always check conditions before heading out.
October through April is the sweet spot — daytime temps are 60–80°F at Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire. Summer (June–September) sees regular 100°F+ days at low elevation; switch to Mt. Charleston or the Spring Mountains for cooler high-country hiking July–September.
Yes. Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead NRA, and most BLM land in southern Nevada permit leashed dogs. See the dog-friendly trails list filtered by Nevada.
It's a 1-100 score combining temperature, AQI, wind, fire risk, and forecast. 85+ is great, 50–70 is caution, below 30 is poor. Updated every 30 minutes.