Nevada · Hiking

Hidden Valley Trail

5.0 mi
round trip
450 ft
climb
3,716 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

Hidden Valley Trail is a 5-mile out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in the Las Vegas Field Office, about 5 miles from Las Vegas. The trail rises about 450 feet from a low point of 3,242 feet to a high of 3,716 feet, and it is rated moderate. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Goodsprings weather station, at a similar elevation, show April highs around 75°F and October highs near 78°F, while July averages about 102°F. Bikes are not allowed on this trail, and the surface is natural. Nearby options include the Cowboy Trail about 2.5 miles away and the Petroglyph Trail and Sloan 101 Trail, each about 3.4 miles off. The Nevada Power Trail is roughly 4.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Hidden Valley Trail

    Best months: January–April and October–November. 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

      55° / 32°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 35°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 39°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 45°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 54°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      98° / 62°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      102° / 69°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      100° / 66°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      91° / 60°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 50°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 38°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 32°

      2 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Goodsprings, NV, 15.9 mi away at 3,716 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.