Hiking in Lone Mountain, Nevada: trails, map and practical info

Lone Mountain is an unincorporated community in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. The area was named after a solitary hill that is detached from the Red Rock National Conservation Area, known as "Lone Mountain", which is an isolated, rocky butte northwest of central Las Vegas. The summit stands some 600 feet above the surrounding area, giving great views of the city, the Spring Mountains, and Mt. Charleston. Lone Mountain itself is encircled by a 10-foot-wide, 2.1-mile trail for joggers, hikers and horseback riders. It is the neighboring community immediately north of Summerlin and roughly bordered on the west by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, on the south by Cheyenne Avenue, on the east by the 95 Freeway and on the north by West Lone Mountain Road. Within this area are some of the most desirable homes in Las Vegas. While there is a proliferation of new affluent new construction at the western foothills, there are still a number of horse ranches and natural terrain and parks which remain. The Las Vegas Police Department Academy is located within Lone Mountain, as is the adjacent Police Memorial Park (dedicated in 2009). The park includes the Memorial Wall and two dedicated tree groves to memorialize local police officers who died in the line of duty. Two trees are dedicated to the Ten-13 retired New York Police Officers of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The area enjoys a low crime rate, perhaps because of the numerous law enforcement officers and their families who reside in this community. There is an abundance of recreational areas within the area, including Lone Mountain Discovery Park, which is a green space with roller hockey rink, basketball, tennis courts and picnic areas. Majestic Park, a full service softball facility with 12 playing fields. The homes of Lone Mountain range from the Spanish Colonial horse ranches to the new 3 story, mid-century revival homes at "Hillside", designed by award-winning architect William Ramsey.