When is Turtlehead Peak Trailhead open?
Every day, 8 AM–4:30 PM.
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Turtlehead Peak Trailhead
- 4.956 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 4:30 pm
Turtlehead Peak Trailhead is a rugged, desert trailhead offering a steep, rewarding climb through sandstone and creosote scrub. Hikers come for the panoramic Red Rock Amphitheatre and Las Vegas skyline views; expect rocky switchbacks, loose footing, and limited shade so bring water, sun protection, and good shoes. Popular with photographers and day-hikers, it’s a strenuous outing best started early or later in the afternoon to catch dramatic light.
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When is the best time to visit Turtlehead Peak Trailhead?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Turtlehead Peak Trailhead indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Turtlehead Peak Trailhead?
Sandstone Quarry,Las Vegas, NV 89161.
Right now · 1:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 4:30 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
63°
Overcast
- Feels
- 57°
- Rain
- 8%
- Wind
- 13mph
- 2pm
65° - 3pm
64° - 4pm57°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4:30 pm- monday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
Where and how
- 1 Turtlehead Peak Trailhead
- 2 Calico Tanks Trail · 9 min
- 3 Calico View · 19 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 56 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 3 pm. Jacket from 3 pm.
JacketFrom 3 pm
Light layerUntil 3 pm