Nevada · Hiking

Cornerstone Loop Trail

1.3 mi
distance
36 ft
climb
1,904 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Cornerstone Loop Trail is a short, easy loop in Nevada's Cornerstone Park, managed by the city. The 1.3-mile route runs between 1,884 and 1,904 feet, so it's a low-elevation, low-effort outing. The climb is minimal, with a total elevation gain of 36 feet. The trail is a loop, so you can walk it in a single outing. It is rated easy and can be done in about half an hour. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Las Vegas McCarran airport weather station show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 81°F. June and July typically reach the upper 90s to 100s. The Harry Reid Union Pacific Railroad Trail lies just 0.2 miles away for anyone who wants to ride. Marks Trail is 1.4 miles off, and Whitney Mesa Hiking Trail is 1.9 miles away. For climbing, Rattlsnake Crag is about 4 miles from the park.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Cornerstone Loop Trail

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      58° / 41°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      71° / 50°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      79° / 57°

      2 wet

    5. May

      89° / 66°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      99° / 76°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 82°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      103° / 81°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      95° / 72°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      81° / 60°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 47°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 40°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Las Vegas Mccarran Ap, NV, 6.6 mi away at 2,131 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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