Sunrise Mountain, Mountain summit in Clark County, Nevada

Sunrise Mountain is a desert summit east of Las Vegas, Nevada, covered in rocky slopes and loose terrain. The trail to the top passes through open, sun-exposed ground and involves climbing over boulders and navigating steep sections.

During World War II, the US military placed an airway beacon at the top to guide aircraft flying over the region. The structure was taken down in the decades that followed the war, though traces of its foundation remain.

The name Sunrise Mountain is often applied by Las Vegas Valley residents to the higher Frenchman Mountain, because the sun rises behind it; a 1947 National Geodetic Survey bench mark on that summit is designated "Sunrise". Conservationists have proposed protecting this area with Gypsum Cave and Frenchman Mountain as a national monument.

Sturdy shoes and plenty of water are essential, as the ground is uneven and the sun hits hard in the desert. Starting early in the morning or waiting until late afternoon helps avoid the peak heat.

The summit's 1947 National Geodetic Survey bench mark is designated "Sunrise", which is why many Las Vegas Valley residents call the higher Frenchman Mountain by that name. During World War II the U.S. Army kept an airway beacon on the summit, and as of 2007 remains of the tower could still be found.