I love this area. There is nothing better than to escape into the cool mountains when it is 100+ in Vegas. There are many pulls offs to stop and enjoy the scenery and to hop on a hiking trail. Parking can be hard to find during peak season so keep that in mind. From the strip it's about an hour drive to the top of the loop. Not all of the hiking parking lots have (rustic) restrooms but a few do, so keep that in mind when picking a location! If you are missing real green beautiful trees and fresh mountain air, I highly recommend!