Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop

2.89 miles • Easy • Loop

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    Common Questions

    Distance:
    2.89 miles
    Class:
    Class 2
    Dogs:
    Ok
    Type:
    Loop
    Difficulty:
    Easy
    Parking:
    The Oak Creek lot.
    Restrooms:
    Yes
    Reception:
    No
    Access:
    From the Oak Creek parking lot.
    Good to Know:
    This trail is comprised of three separate trails, of which may be difficult to traverse without directions. There's misc, no name forks along the way.
    Why:
    By taking this unique loop, you'll hike in 3-4 different directions. Sections of which range from very clear, highly rugged and tight, to narrow curves and dips with dense foliage.
    Wildlife Probability:
    Medium probability.
    Trailhead coordinates:
    36.11123, -115.46626 — Map

    Oak Creek Canyon Arnight Knoll Loop

    The Oak Creek Canyon Arnight Knoll Loop is a custom Red Rock Canyon route that links Arnight, Knoll, and Oak Creek Canyon into one highly diverse loop. Expect constant and highly diverse desert basins, elevated viewpoints, and canyon travel—plus numerous unique angles and dips that change as you move through the terrain and toward the edge of the Spring Mountains.

    Seasons reshape this region dramatically. Cooler months often bring that mountain fresh air coupled with vast visibility, while wetter periods can subtly transform Oak Creek Canyon with richer color, shaded stretches, and more signs of life. Chance encounters with wildlife are possible throughout the loop, especially in quieter sections where terrain funnels movement through natural corridors.

    This is not a common route—and that’s the point. You’ll find close to zero others doing the full loop, making it ideal for solitude, exploration, and a deeper experience beyond established trails. If you’re after maximum variety and viewpoint payoff in a single outing, this loop delivers.

    Keyword: oak-creek-lot-to-arnight-and-knoll-loop-via-oak-creek-canyon

    Photography by Mohave Edge
    High-resolution desert & wilderness imagery captured on foot across Southern Nevada.
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery
    Oak Creek Arnight Knoll Loop desert canyon scenery

    Last updated: February 1, 2026

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