- All Metro Areas - See listing of all metropolitan areas with hikes
- Frenchman Mountain
- Great View of Las Vegas,Nellis Air Base & Las Vegas Speedway
- Wilson Homestead (via Pine Creek)
- Short little walk to meadows & remains of early Red Rock homesteaders
- Arnight (from Oak to Pine Creek & back)
- Connecting trail between canyons along base of escarpment has nice views
- Big Falls
- Nice bouldering route to base of incredible waterfall in limestone cliffs
- Bonanza Peak (via Cold Creek)
- Strenuous hike in isolated area frequented by game - great trail for horses !
- Bonanza Saddle
- Nice climb for great views of seldom seen valleys, canyons, peaks
- Brownstone Canyon (Archaeological District)
- TH only accessible by 4WD or horseback - historical canyon is locals favorite
- Brownstone Canyon (horse trail to dam)
- Long sand & gravel trail into canyon, water horses at dam, enjoy picnic lunch
- Calico Hills I (Red Rock Canyon NCA)
- Nice walk from visitors center to first overlook (Calico I) along scenic drive
- Calico Hills II (Red Rock Canyon NCA)
- Great little trail runs between Calico I and Sandstone Quarry - breathtaking!
- Calico Tanks
- Rocky but short climb to tinajas in brightly colored red Calico hills
- Cathedral Rock
- Short climb along tree-lined, lush nice trail to incredible birds eye view
- Cave Springs
- Easy walk to water trough, cave, springs, views - good for horses, dogs, hikers
- Champion Road Wash trail
- Easy walk along washbed into lower Lee Canyon, part of main horse trail system
- Charleston Peak via North Loop Trail Canyon
- Godly mountain, heavenly vistas, transcendental one of a kind hike, demanding
- Charleston Peak via South Loop Trail
- 17 mile hike to the highest summit in southern Nevada.
- Corn Creek (Desert National Wildlife Range)
- Close, quick escape from desert heat to peaceful, historic area w/ponds & trees
- Dales Trail
- Great vistas, variety of plant life, higher elevation, some hills
- Duck Creek Trail (Wetlands Park)
- 130 acre nature preserve located in Las Vegas valley, easy walk or bike ride
- Echo Overlook
- Strenuous, lush climb up South Loop trail, among cliffs, aspens, flowers, pines
- Eight Mile Road (Lake Mead NRA)
- Primitive areas along secluded coves and cliffs above Lake Mead
- Fern Canyon
- Well kept secret, hidden canyon w/ponds and ferns along stream, majestic cliffs
- Fire Ecology Trail
- short, easy loop trail with plenty of signs & benches for resting
- First Creek Peak & Overlook
- Breathtaking views DOWN into Red Rock, rough hike to peak - NOT for children
- First Creek Waterfall
- Hidden waterfall, shady washbed, perfect for children and beginners
- Fletcher Canyon
- Pleasant, easy shaded walk to seasonal spring - rugged cliffs and narrow canyon
- Grand Circle Adventure (Red Rock Cyn NCA)
- Best all day winter walk hike in Red Rock -- truly an adventure with variety!
- Grand Circle West (loop)
- Mod-Strenuous loop offers great overview of diverse canyon geology & vegetation
- Grapevine Canyon and History
- Waterfalls and 1000 year old Petroglyphs
- Great Scrambling Route
- Best Views of Lake Mead & Lake Las Vegas
- Griffith Peak (via South Loop)
- Strenuous 3,100' climb with spectacular 360 deg. view at peak (Calif to Ariz)
- Hayford Peak
- Another Peak to visit with great 360 degree views.
- Hidden Bonanza-Bristlecone Loop
- Discover abandoned trail, alternate to upper Bristlecone for horses - no bikes
- Hidden Forest (Cabin)
- Hike through a hidden forest to a cabin.
- Ice Box Canyon
- Popular spot to escape the heat, lots of waterfalls after rain
- Keystone Thrust
- Moderate hike to significant fault area which created colorful Red Rock canyon
- Knoll Loop (Oak Creek)
- Nice little loop takes you along base of Rainbow Mountain from Oak Creek pkg
- Knoll Trail (point to point from Oak Creek)
- Great views along base of Rainbow Mountain - connector trail to Arnight
- La Madre Cabin
- Fun hike to explore old abandoned cabin above La Madre springs
- La Madre Springs
- Gravel road leads most of way to pool & springs used by game
- Lava Butte
- Best Views of Lake Mead & Lake Las Vegas
- Little Falls
- Hidden Waterfall
- Lost Creek Childrens Discovery Loop Trail
- Wonderful little interpretive hike - used extensively for childrens field trips
- Lost Creek Grotto
- Lovely short walk to seasonal waterfall & grotto, benches & viewing platform
- Lower Bristlecone (aka Scout Canyon Road)
- Popular level, gravel multi-use connector trail with easy climb & nice views
- Marks Piece of Cake (loop)
- Favorite secluded horse trail for easy escape from heat, nice for young horses
- Mary Jane Falls
- Steep switchbacks & rock steps to year-round cascading falls, escape from desert
- Mouses Tank (Valley of Fire State Park)
- Popular short walk to tinaja through Petroglyph Canyon
- Mummy Mountain
- Trail and cross country hike to the second highest summit in southern Nevada
- Mummy Springs
- Short, lovely walk to falls/spring used by wildlife, just beyond Raintree
- North Loop (Raintree to Trail Canyon)
- Scenic connecting trail along slopes -- rocky, steep, not for green horse/rider
- Oak Creek (horse trail)
- Easy, well worn LOOP trail, used extensively by horses, hikers, joggers.
- Oak Creek (old CG into canyon loop)
- Easy to follow, wide trail takes you on nice loop to & from Oak Creek
- Oak Creek (old jeep trail)
- Wonderful loop hike thru beautiful, diverse canyon -- too hot for May - Aug !
- Oak Creek (Red Rock Canyon)
- Diverse canyon offers plenty to do, not the least of which is watching climbers
- Oak Creek (scenic loop parking lot)
- Wonderful little walk down into lower canyon, great spot to get your feet wet!
- Ore Car Mine Area
- The Narrows have places onlt 5ft wide with 100ft high walls
- Petroglyph Canyon (Valley of Fire State Park)
- Short, easy walk through canyon filled with prehistoric indian petroglyphs
- Pine Creek (Alta Toquima Wilderness)
- Pretty hike which winds along a running stream between colorful canyon walls
- Pine Creek (Red Rock Canyon)
- Pleasant walk among ponderosa pines and along creek with seasonal pools
- Railroad Tunnel Trail
- Easy, level hike or bicycle along historic railroad tunnel route to Hoover Dam
- Rainbow Springs
- Good uphill walk to get your heart pumping -- watch out for illegal OHVers
- Raintree via North Loop
- Steep climb to oldest living thing in Nevada, Bristlecone pine named Raintree
- Sandstone Canyon Overlook from Mountain Springs
- Long & strenuous climb, but the view & isolation is well worth the effort !
- Sandstone Cyn Overlook horse trail loop
- Incredible views looking down into Red Rock Canyon - for experienced horses
- Sandstone Springs (via First Creek)
- Rough cross country route through cactus to (little known) springs, canyon
- Skull Rock
- Nice little colorful walk to prominent rock & bench along Dales Trail
- SMYC (from Lost Creek to Icebox, or reverse)
- Great little trail, named for primary trail builders of local BLM, USFS lands
- St. Thomas (Lake Mead NRA)
- Walk among Nevadas own Atlantis-a ghost town that was underwater over 60 yrs
- St. Thomas to Overton Beach (Lake Mead NRA)
- Walk along the newly created shoreline from St. Thomas townsite to Overton Beach
- The Slots (lower Kyle Canyon)
- Fun to explore, old horse trail through unusual cliff formations, canyon
- Trail Canyon
- Nice trail but steep, colorful aspens, pine, spruce; upper end of trail is great
- Trail Canyon Overlook
- Seldom used deer path leads beyond Cathedral Rock for nice view of Trail Canyon
- Turtlehead Peak (Red Rock Canyon NCA)
- Short but strenuous climb to peak with great views of Las Vegas valley
- Turtlehead Ridge (via Brownstone Basin)
- Isolated walk past petroglyphs to ridgeline with views of Sandstone Quarry
- Upper (west) Bristlecone Trail
- Rugged stands of Bristlecone Pines, bikes allowed but no horses on this section
- Wetlands Trail (Lake Mead NRA)
- Short escape off road down to rushing water, haven for birds, small wildlife
- White Rock Hills Loop
- Big horn sheep area, canyon views, wooded climbs, well marked trail
- White Rock Hills Park
- Discover this hidden oasis among vermillion cliffs,at the end of a creekbed path
- White Rock Springs
- Sensitive riparian area - do NOT touch the water, but short interesting walk
- White Rock to Willow Springs
- Interesting walk winds down slopes, dry streambed, into picnic area, petroglyphs
- Hikes outside the metro area...
- Death Valley - Badwater
- Bizarre salt encrusted eatrh, lowest point in Western Hemisphere, nature at work
- Death Valley - Golden Canyon and Red Cathedral
- Interpretive trail, interesting geology, beautiful scenery
- Death Valley - Natural Bridge
- Rocky Canyon, Natural Bridge caused by swift water
- Death Valley - Telescope Peak
- Stellar views of the Sierras, Death Valley, Bristlecone pines, 360 summit view
- Pahranagat Lake (upper) loop
- Walk around desert lake and enjoy birdlife, marshes & serenity
- Pahranagat Lake (upper) spillway walk
- Short, scenic walk along spillway of lake is a treat for children (of all ages)
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