Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available to residents of The Trails?
The Trails offers a wealth of amenities centered around the 15-acre Trails Park, which includes a resident-only swimming pool, lighted baseball fields, and a community center. Residents also enjoy the Trails Village Center, which provides over 50 retail shops, a grocery store, a post office, and numerous dining options within walking distance of many homes.
Is The Trails a gated or guard-gated community?
The Trails is a diverse village featuring a mix of non-gated, gated, and luxury guard-gated subdivisions. Notable gated communities within the village include Mountain Trails, known for its half-acre custom estates, and Country Rose Estates, offering a high level of privacy and security.
What are the schools zoned for The Trails in Summerlin?
The Trails is located within some of the most desirable school zones in the Clark County School District. Students typically attend Ethel W. Staton Elementary School, Sig Rogich Middle School, and Palo Verde High School, all of which are highly rated for academic excellence.
Community Details
| Elementary School: | Lummis Elementary School | HOA: | No |
| Middle School: | Ernest Becker Middle School | Guard Gated: | No |
| High School: | West Career and Technical Academy | Golf Community: | No |
| Jurisdiction: | City of Las Vegas | Luxury: | No |
| Primary ZIP: | 89134 | Equestrian: | No |
| Median Price: | $655,000 | Large Lots: | No |
| Region: | summerlin | Historic: | No |
| Master Plan: | Summerlin | Walk Score: | 48 |
Description
The Trails: The Established Heart of Summerlin North Luxury
Nestled in the 89134 ZIP code, **The Trails** stands as one of the most prestigious and foundational villages within the award-winning Summerlin master-planned community. Developed by the Howard Hughes Corporation in the early-to-mid 1990s, The Trails represents the “mature” side of Summerlin. Unlike the newer, more desert-minimalist developments to the west, The Trails is defined by its lush, established landscaping, soaring Aleppo pines, and a sense of permanent community that only decades of growth can provide.
Geography and Prime Connectivity
The Trails is situated in the northernmost section of Summerlin (Summerlin North), within the City of Las Vegas municipality. It is bounded roughly by Summerlin Parkway to the south, Anasazi Drive to the west, and the Sun City Summerlin boundary to the north. Its location is strategically perfect for professionals; with direct access to Summerlin Parkway and the CC-215 Beltway, residents can reach the Las Vegas Strip or Harry Reid International Airport in approximately 20 minutes. It sits at an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet, offering slightly cooler temperatures than the valley floor and stunning views of the La Madre Mountains and the Red Rock Canyon Escarpment.
A Diverse Architectural Canvas
Construction in The Trails began in 1993, making it one of the first major residential expansions after the initial success of The Hills village. The housing product here is exceptionally diverse, catering to a wide spectrum of the luxury market.
* **Luxury Custom Estates:** The crown jewel of the village is **Mountain Trails**, an exclusive guard-gated enclave featuring custom estates on half-acre to one-acre lots. These homes, often exceeding 6,000 square feet, were built by the region’s premier custom builders and command prices ranging from $2.5 million to over $6 million.
* **Executive Single-Family Homes:** Neighborhoods like **Country Rose Estates**, **Highline**, and **La Paz** feature high-end production homes from builders such as Pulte, Christopher Homes, and Woodside Homes. These typically range from 2,500 to 4,500 square feet.
* **Entry-Level and Multi-Family:** For those seeking the 89134 lifestyle at a lower price point, subdivisions like **Sierra Ridge** offer smaller footprints, while **Willow Tree** provides sophisticated townhome options.
Current market resale values in The Trails remain robust due to the scarcity of inventory. While original 1990s pricing was in the low six figures, today’s market sees mid-range homes starting in the $600,000s, with the “sweet spot” for renovated executive homes sitting between $900,000 and $1.4 million.
The “Linear Park” Lifestyle and Amenities
The village derives its name from the innovative **Trails Park**, a 14.6-acre centerpiece that anchors the community. Unlike traditional square parks, The Trails features a “linear park” system—a series of interconnected, paved walking and biking paths that meander behind the residential backyards, allowing residents to traverse the entire village without ever crossing a major street.
Key amenities include:
* **The Trails Community Center:** A hub for neighborhood meetings and events, featuring a popular wading pool and a competition-sized swimming pool.
* **The Trails Park:** Home to lighted baseball fields, a basketball court, and a meadow area used for community movie nights.
* **Golf Proximity:** While The Trails is residential, it sits directly adjacent to **TPC Las Vegas**, a PGA Tour-affiliated public course, offering world-class golfing just seconds from the front gates of Mountain Trails.
Education and Cultural Landmarks
The Trails is a primary destination for families due to its access to some of the highest-rated schools in the Clark County School District. The village is zoned for **Ethel W. Staton Elementary**, **Sig Rogich Middle School**, and **Palo Verde High School**—all of which consistently rank among the top public schools in Nevada. For private education, the **Sheldon Adelson Educational Campus** is located within the village, and the prestigious **Meadows School** is just a five-minute drive away.
Culturally, the village is home to the **Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center**. This isn’t just a book repository; it is a 284-seat theater that hosts professional plays, concerts, and community lectures, serving as the intellectual heart of Summerlin North.
Retail and Dining: The Trails Village Center
One of the unique features of this neighborhood is the **Trails Village Center**, a 175,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center designed with a “town square” aesthetic. It is anchored by a high-end **Vons** grocery store and a **CVS**.
Locals frequent specific neighborhood staples, including:
* **Egg Works:** A famous local breakfast spot.
* **MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub:** The go-to for casual family dinners.
* **Starbucks:** Located in the center of the plaza, it serves as the unofficial morning meeting spot for the village’s many remote professionals and retirees.
Why The Trails Stands Apart
What distinguishes The Trails from newer Summerlin villages like Summerlin West (Stonebridge or Reverence) is its **sense of permanence and “greenery.”** While much of Las Vegas feels transitional, The Trails feels established. The tree-lined streets provide a “canopy effect” that is rare in the Mojave Desert, and the lack of ongoing construction noise—combined with the large, private lot sizes—offers a level of tranquility that is increasingly hard to find in the rapidly expanding Las Vegas Valley. It remains the definitive choice for the buyer who wants the Summerlin prestige with the soul of a classic, walkable neighborhood.
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