Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
A signed trailhead marks the beginning of the Durango Loop trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
The path leaves a neighborhood in north Las Vegas and descends into a scenic valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
The trail is a hard packed gravel route through the flat landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
Mountain views and stone formations make up the new national monument.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
With strong cel signal throughout the area, the monument area has established a virtual tour accessible via QR codes along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
Fossil bed formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
The longer Durango Loop path leaves the valley bed and climbs atop the fossil bed formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
Panorama of the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/01/2024
The easy hike remains open to equestrians, bicyclists and hikers.