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.
Home of the Shriners Children's Open (tournament off the PGA Tour calendar for 2025 and 2026). The 7,255-yard PGA Tour track is available for member events and guest rounds — contact TPC for availability. Desert design, top conditioning, 3-4 miles from home. tpc.com
Public access to two championship courses (Palm + Mountain) adjacent to Red Rock Canyon. PGA Tour qualifying host. At 2.5 miles, the closest true public championship golf to Summerlin North. angelpark.com
Closed to public play since June 28, 2025 — sold for a ~$300M conversion into a members-only private club, targeting an Oct 2026 reopen. It will NOT return to public play. Angel Park is now the closest true public championship course.
With Bear's Best now closed to the public, Badlands is the next-closest public/semi-private alternative, about 10 miles from Summerlin with dramatic desert terrain and canyon views. Call ahead to confirm rates and availability.
Las Vegas summer heat regularly tops 105-110°F by midday. Book Angel Park, TPC Summerlin, or Badlands rounds for early-morning (before 9 AM) or twilight (after ~4 PM) only during the active heat blackout (Jun 1-Sep 30).
Shriners Hospitals for Children withdrew tournament sponsorship after the 2024 edition, ending a 42-year Las Vegas run. The event is confirmed off the PGA Tour calendar for both 2025 and 2026 — TPC Summerlin remains the former host venue with no event currently scheduled.
Where to keep moving while you're in town — most options are walkable or a short drive from the village core.
All-levels vinyasa yoga at 8,500 ft elevation — 15-20°F cooler than the valley. Fri sessions add a sound bath. Through end of September. Online registration recommended — classes fill fast. leecanyonlv.com
Free weekly outdoor fitness class at Downtown Summerlin's The Lawn, presented by GHOST. Confirmed lineup: Aug 4 TruFusion Vinyasa Yoga, Aug 11 Pure Barre, Aug 18 NIKE, Aug 25 Fit4Mom. Runs through Sep 29. Note: same night/time as Run Drink Las Vegas' weekly social run in the same area.
Las Vegas' brand-new $18.9M 50-meter outdoor Olympic pool opened June 29. Lap swim, family sessions, and scheduled meets. Next to Veterans Memorial Community Center. Check City of LV for admission rates.
Baby-and-parent outdoor fitness classes at Tivoli Village. Stroller-compatible workout in a community of local families. Membership required. fit4mom.com — Summerlin/Tivoli chapter.
Free outdoor yoga on the grassy meadow in the shade of the escarpment, all levels — bring your own mat. Park entry $10/vehicle (NV) or $15 (out-of-state). Contact the park office for current-month dates.
BLM ranger-led blacklight scorpion search hikes, ages 6+ (corrected — was previously mislisted as 8+). Confirmed for Thu Aug 6, Sat Aug 15, and Sat Aug 22 (7:30-9:30 PM), plus Sat Sep 5 (7-9 PM, a half-hour earlier). Advance registration required.