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White Rock Loop

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 4.4 (50)
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  2. NV
  3. …Las Vegas Metro
  4. …Calico Basin
  5. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
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“Steel yourself for beautiful views and light traffic - this a perfect getaway journey. ”

Scott Adcox
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6.4

Miles

10.3

KM

Loop

5,442' 1,659 m

High

4,410' 1,344 m

Low

1,138' 347 m

Up

1,108' 338 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

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Overview

This trail is good for some variety in terrain and scenery. There's very light traffic compared to some other trails in RRC.

Need to Know

There's a bathroom at the start/finish, but no water.

Description

Obviously, you can hike this either direction. Going counterclockwise starts you off going downhill on doubletrack with pretty good footing. A nice warm-up for the climb to come.

The middle two miles are probably the toughest because it's uphill on gravel and not as scenic.

The final two miles are the payoff-very scenic, fun switching back and forth on a packed trail, and you finish on a downhill.

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Land Manager: BLM Nevada - Southern Nevada

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Scott Adcox
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  4.4 from 50 votes

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in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Spring in the desert sure is beautiful.
Apr 19, 2017 near Summerl…, NV
The view looking southwest from near the high point on the White Rock Loop is just gorgeous.
Mar 29, 2017 near Summerl…, NV
Hikers set off clockwise on the White Rocks Loop
Apr 9, 2018 near Summerl…, NV
Close to the finish of the White Rock Loop Trail!
Apr 20, 2015 near Summerl…, NV
View of Turtlehead Peak after crossing the ridge line.
Apr 19, 2017 near Summerl…, NV
I couldn't argue with this picnic location.
Apr 19, 2017 near Summerl…, NV

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Mar 6, 2024
Mark L
Oct 5, 2023
Brittney Casados
The quiet, backside of Red Rock Canyon that crosses into La Madre Mountains Wilderness 7.2mi — 3h 25m
Jan 1, 2023
Marc Corona
Nov 12, 2022
Manoj Abey
6.4mi — 3h 30m
Oct 11, 2021
Kimberly Taylor
Apr 5, 2021
Tilman Giese
Mar 16, 2021
Konstantin B
6.5mi — 3h 50m
Jan 7, 2021
Sunny Harmon
Awesome weather, gorgeous views, and a well worn path. 7.6mi — 2h 37m

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