Nevada · Hiking

St. Thomas Loop Trail

1.4 mi
distance
1,242 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Easy
difficulty
Nov–Apr
best months

Is St. Thomas Loop Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It doesn't name St. Thomas Loop Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

St. Thomas Loop Trail is a short, easy hike in Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, managed by the National Park Service. The trail is about 1.4 miles long, and it loops back to its starting point, so you can expect to spend roughly half an hour on foot. The route rises from about 1,147 feet to about 1,242 feet, with a total gain of about 123 feet and a loss of about 105 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.8 miles in, where the grade reaches about 8 percent. The trail is rated easy, and the climb is gentle enough to make it a quick outing. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Overton show March highs around 75°F and October highs around 86°F, while July averages climb to about 109°F. A fee is charged for the visit. The trail sits within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and several other hikes lie within a short drive, including Elephant Rock Loop, Natural Arches Trail and Charlie's Spring Trail, all about 6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit St. Thomas Loop Trail

    Best months: November–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

      62° / 33°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      67° / 38°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      83° / 50°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 59°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      104° / 68°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      109° / 75°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      107° / 73°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      100° / 65°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      86° / 52°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      71° / 40°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      61° / 32°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Overton, NV, 7.5 mi away at 1,250 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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