Nevada · Hiking

Nevada Power Trail

1.1 mi
distance
70 ft
climb
2,956 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

The Nevada Power Trail is an easy, short loop about 1.1 miles long, set on a city-managed easement called the Nv Energy Easement. The trail rises from a low point of 2,851 feet to a high of 2,956 feet, with a total elevation gain of 70 feet, so it is a low-effort outing suitable for a quick stop before or after a longer day in the area. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable temperatures. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Las Vegas run from highs around 72°F in March to about 82°F in October, while June through August average highs in the 100s. The trail sits about 0.8 miles from the Madeira Canyon Trail, and Sloan 403 and Black Mountain Trail are each about 1.4 miles away. For climbing, Rattlsnake Crag is roughly 7.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Nevada Power 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

      59° / 37°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 41°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 48°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      80° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      90° / 63°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 73°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      106° / 80°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      96° / 69°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 57°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 44°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 37°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Las Vegas Wfo, NV, 9.5 mi away at 2,275 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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