Red Rock Canyon's entrance is ~5 minutes from most Summerlin villages. Add Calico Basin, Springs Preserve, and 250 miles of in-village trails — and you have a different reason to be outside every weekend.
13-mile one-way loop through the canyon. Easy ramps to short hikes (Calico Hills, Lost Creek, Ice Box Canyon). Best at sunrise. Timed-entry reservation Oct–May.
Free, no-reservation access just before the Red Rock fee booth. Boulders, easy trails, and the Red Spring Boardwalk — kid- and stroller-friendly.
180-acre nature campus: trails, gardens, museums, Butterfly Habitat, and the Origen Museum. Family pass for the year is the best deal in town.
250+ miles of paved and unpaved trails connecting villages, schools, parks, and the canyon. Run, ride, or walk between brunch spots.
| Hike | Distance | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Hills (1st Pullout) | 0.5–2 mi | Easy | Iconic red sandstone, scrambling for kids |
| Lost Creek / Children's Discovery Trail | 0.7 mi loop | Easy | Year-round waterfall after rain. Petroglyphs. |
| Ice Box Canyon | 2.6 mi RT | Moderate | Shaded — ideal in summer mornings. |
| Red Spring Boardwalk (Calico Basin) | 0.5 mi loop | Easy | Wheelchair/stroller accessible. No fee. |
| Pine Creek Canyon | 3 mi RT | Easy/Mod | Old homestead ruins, year-round creek. |
| Turtlehead Peak | 4.6 mi RT | Hard | Best summit views — not for first-timers. |
Heat is real — summer hikes only before 9 AM. Carry water (1L per hour). Tell someone your route.
Outdoor group fitness Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 PM at Downtown Summerlin, April–September.
Multiple local groups meet at Willow Park and Bruce Trent. Check the Summerlin Trail System app.
30+ miles of singletrack just south of Red Rock. Free, world-class, lightly trafficked weekdays.
One of the world's premier sandstone climbing destinations. Guided trips via Red Rock Climbing Center.
Public courts at Bruce Trent Park, Spring Valley Pkwy Park, and the Summerlin Council facilities for residents.
Host of the Shriners Children's Open. Public play available — book 30+ days out.
Summerlin's golf scene punches above its weight — TPC hosts a PGA Tour event, and three other clubs ring the master plan.
Member events plus guest day play by arrangement. Early tee times recommended June–September.
Two Arnold Palmer-designed championship courses (Palm + Mountain), plus a lighted short course and putting course.
Executive course open to residents and visitors alike, with clubhouse dining at The Summit.
One of the three Golf Summerlin courses, open to the public alongside its resident membership tier.
The third Golf Summerlin course, open to residents and visitors alike.
Where to keep moving while you're in town — most options are walkable or a short drive from the village core.
Free mat Pilates on a parking-structure rooftop at sunrise. Bring your own mat, towel and water; 18+.
Shallow-water Halloween-themed exercise class at the Regional Aquatics Center.
All-levels vinyasa at altitude — Friday sessions add a sound bath. Online registration recommended, classes fill fast.
Wall yoga, vinyasa flow, sound healing and Hatha classes available by drop-in or membership.
Mommy-and-baby fitness classes held outdoors in Tivoli Village.
Group fitness and yoga across five formats (hot to cool), taught by 20 instructors.