Introducing the Summerlin Trail System
Did you know that there are over 200+ miles of trails in Summerlin?
Summerlin trail system is comprised of 5 types of trails including landscaped and lighted street-side trails which are used for walking and jogging and which Howard Hughes calls the “backbone” of the system.
Whether you’re a cyclist, a runner, a parent with a stroller or just someone who loves to be outdoors, the Summerlin Trail system has you covered.
Street-Side Trails
Street-side trails are the backbone of the Summerlin Trail System. Always landscaped on both sides and set several feet off the road, street-side trails vary in width from five to eight feet and are designed to serve both serious and casual users. Ideal for walking, jogging and strolling.
Village Trails
Village trails are often located in natural arroyos or man-made open space corridors within a village in off-street areas and are designed to provide respite from noise and traffic, and serve long-distance walkers, runners, cyclist, skaters and children traveling to and from school. These trails open up natural view corridors for all to enjoy.
Regional Trails
Regional trails are planned as part of the proposed 2,000-plus-mile, valley-wide trail system that will eventually connect the Summerlin Trail System with trails throughout the Las Vegas valley and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Proposed trails are located along the eight-mile 215 beltway and along flood control channels in Summerlin and are designed for multiple non-motorized uses. Regional trails are being constructed as a public/private partnership of Clark County and the City of Las Vegas in cooperation with The Howard Hughes Corporation.
Natural Trails
Natural trails will be located along Summerlin’s western border. These trails will connect the Summerlin Trail System with regional trails located in the nearly Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Natural Trails will be located in low density areas and are intended for use by outdoor enthusiasts and hiking buffs.
The first 5.5-mile phase of the Clark County Red Rock Canyon Legacy Trails project will begin in Summerlin near Sky Vista Drive, linking directly to the Red Rock Visitors Center.
Urban Trails
Summerlin residents will soon have unique multi-modal transport options to get around town. Summerlin land planners will incorporate another novel approach to transportation via an urban trail design to expand access for cyclists and pedestrians connecting them to a future planned urban center in developing land in west Summerlin.
For more efficient circulation in the planned commercial area west of the Summerlin Parkway interchange with the I-215 bypass, Summerlin has designed a dedicated bike lane that’s part of the streetscape. This allows the bike lane to be separated from motor vehicles and creates a safer experience for the cyclists. The urban trail will be located in the heart of the urban core and connects to other bike trails that lead the surrounding neighborhoods.
The idea is to create a more well-rounded streetscape for residents and visitors alike. New renderings show dedicates lanes for bikes and people with distinct separation from typical motorist’s streets.
The Howard Hughes Corp. is working closely with Clark County, the Bureau of Land Management, the Federal Highway Administration and other groups to help design and implement the planned trail extension.
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