Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte Loop

3.3/5 (12 reviews)
Approximately 30 minutes from Las Vegas and located in the Sunrise Management Area, the Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte loop is a scenic trail will allow for an enjoyable and relaxing drive. Along the trail, scenic views of the Lava Butte which is made of volcanic rock can be seen. As you continue ... Read More
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Highlights of Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte Loop

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
2048 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Las Vegas
Nearest Services
Las Vegas
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Las Vegas Field Office

Overview

Approximately 30 minutes from Las Vegas and located in the Sunrise Management Area, the Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte loop is a scenic trail will allow for an enjoyable and relaxing drive. Along the trail, scenic views of the Lava Butte which is made of volcanic rock can be seen. As you continue on the trail, views of the southern part of the Vegas valley, Henderson and the Las Vegas strip can be seen. On the return part of the loop, you will be able to enjoy the scenery of the Rainbow Gardens road which is comprised or red, tan and white hills.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
16 Waypoints
50 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
12 Community Reviews
1 Video
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