Red Rock Canyon's entrance is ~5 minutes from most Summerlin villages. Add Calico Basin, Springs Preserve, and 250 miles of in-village trails — and you have a different reason to be outside every weekend.
13-mile one-way loop through the canyon. Easy ramps to short hikes (Calico Hills, Lost Creek, Ice Box Canyon). Best at sunrise. Timed-entry reservation Oct–May.
Free, no-reservation access just before the Red Rock fee booth. Boulders, easy trails, and the Red Spring Boardwalk — kid- and stroller-friendly.
180-acre nature campus: trails, gardens, museums, Butterfly Habitat, and the Origen Museum. Family pass for the year is the best deal in town.
250+ miles of paved and unpaved trails connecting villages, schools, parks, and the canyon. Run, ride, or walk between brunch spots.
| Hike | Distance | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Hills (1st Pullout) | 0.5–2 mi | Easy | Iconic red sandstone, scrambling for kids |
| Lost Creek / Children's Discovery Trail | 0.7 mi loop | Easy | Year-round waterfall after rain. Petroglyphs. |
| Ice Box Canyon | 2.6 mi RT | Moderate | Shaded — ideal in summer mornings. |
| Red Spring Boardwalk (Calico Basin) | 0.5 mi loop | Easy | Wheelchair/stroller accessible. No fee. |
| Pine Creek Canyon | 3 mi RT | Easy/Mod | Old homestead ruins, year-round creek. |
| Turtlehead Peak | 4.6 mi RT | Hard | Best summit views — not for first-timers. |
Heat is real — summer hikes only before 9 AM. Carry water (1L per hour). Tell someone your route.
Outdoor group fitness Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 PM at Downtown Summerlin, April–September.
Multiple local groups meet at Willow Park and Bruce Trent. Check the Summerlin Trail System app.
30+ miles of singletrack just south of Red Rock. Free, world-class, lightly trafficked weekdays.
One of the world's premier sandstone climbing destinations. Guided trips via Red Rock Climbing Center.
Public courts at Bruce Trent Park, Spring Valley Pkwy Park, and the Summerlin Council facilities for residents.
Host of the Shriners Children's Open. Public play available — book 30+ days out.
Summerlin's golf scene punches above its weight — TPC hosts a PGA Tour event, and three other clubs ring the master plan.
Host of the Shriners Children's Open every fall. Public play during the rest of the year — book 30+ days out for premium tee times.
36 holes (Palm + Mountain courses) plus a lit short course. One of the most-played public clubs in the valley. Walkable from Sun City Summerlin.
18 of Jack Nicklaus's "best" hole designs from his courses around the world. Spectacular Red Rock backdrop. Tee times via the website.
Two private 18-hole courses (Mountain + Arroyo) inside the gated Red Rock CC community. Member & guest play only.
Public 18 with desert-target design. Quick rounds, easy walking, friendly pricing. Good for visitors with limited time.
~12 mi east on Koval Lane. 4-story driving range plus food, drinks, and games. Crush a bucket after dinner.
Where to keep moving while you're in town — most options are walkable or a short drive from the village core.
Outdoor group fitness Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 PM at Downtown Summerlin, April–September. Bring water and a mat.
Day passes to the resort gym + pool deck. Cleanest weight floor, sauna and steam, lazy river and adult pool included.
National boutique studios at Downtown Summerlin and the Tivoli area. Drop-ins welcome at most.
Tue/Thu/Fri 9–10 AM at Tivoli Village — mom-and-baby workout in the open-air courtyards.
Public courts at Bruce Trent Park and Spring Valley Pkwy Park. First-come, first-served. Bring your own paddle.
Full-day spa packages (massage, facial, pool, sauna). One of the few resort spas without a casino attached.