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What to do and see in Las Vegas, Nevada (NV): The Best Hiking Trails
Whether you’re a high roller or a low-key lounger, Las Vegas has something to suit your vacation taste. Sample fare from top chefs and cornucopian buffets, try your luck at one of the world’s premier casinos, or take in a spectacular show. Just wandering the Strip is enough to get your heart pumping. Once you’ve had enough of the razzle-dazzle, wave hello to the toothy sea life at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, hike Red Rock Canyon, or visit the Neon Museum, where old signs take on new life.
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1. Anniversary Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
One of the more interesting trails near Lake Mead.
2. Griffith Peak Trail
3. Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
Relax in one of the many hot springs along the trail.
Reviewed By ljoland
We stopped by late in the day and started down the trail and it was like being on a movie set waiting for something creepy to happen. I'm sure there were Sand People from Star Wars watching us. Being smart, we realized that hiking an unknown trail with obvious obstacles late in the day wasn't smart, so we just did a partial hike. Our goal was to find hot springs, so we bravely came back EARLY the next day and were rewarded by being the only people on the trail for a while. Lots of really cool scrambles and rope climbs (I admit I was a little sore the next day) and we took the time to soak in a hot spring. There are several so pick your spring. We brought towels and the right things to wear in our packs. The end of the trail is a huge reward as you are right on the Colorado River with a beautiful view of the memorial bridge by Hoover Dam. Perfect place for a picnic (leave nothing but footprints!!!!). So we highly recommend this trail if you actually like to hike and climb and have common sense. It was a blast.
4. Cathedral Rock Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By annabS2927RN
This is a beautiful hike full of breathtaking views. Be sure to bring water and take lots of breaks along the way if you aren’t used to the elevation.
5. Calico Tanks Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By whenyourehere - Las Vegas, United States
I personally think this is a hard trail. I went here during the Winter and there was still ice on the rocks so it wasn't hard to slip and fall. Thankfully, no one in my party fell. It took two hours to make it to the end of the trail where you can see the Vegas strip in the distance and one hour to make it back. I recommend to bring some water with you, maybe even snacks if you are prone to hunger. I wore sneakers on this trail and that worked fine.
6. Arizona Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Hike White Rock Canyon scaling 100-foot walls down into the hot springs.
Reviewed By 986phyllisb - North Vernon, United States
Loved it's so much, this is a wonderful trip. Lots of beautiful scenery. We planned a 2 day trip which turned into 1 day trip because of high winds. But I still recommended.
7. Historic Railroad Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Areas of this trail were used in the movie "The Gauntlet."
Reviewed By Robbenzhood - Moodus, United States
We left the strip for some fresh air. Nice easy walk, some great tunnels to go through. Bring water and go early. We were done with our walk by 930. Due to Covid, for some reason the end of the trail, where we would be able to see the Hoover dam was closed. This was a little bit of a let down.Not a lot of others on the trail, and plenty of things to take pictures of. Best of all it's free. Then if you have time, stop by Boulder city historic town for a great breakfast and a walk back in time.
8. Liberty Bell Arch
9. Fortification Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
This six-mile trail offers views of the Spring Mountains, Las Vegas and Lake Mead.
