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Best running trails in Nevada

Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 95,432 reviews of Nevada trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (65 in Nevada do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.

The 20 below run across 7 cities, 7 of them paved, 2 loops, 13 shaded, and 5 with a stated distance. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.

#1

Floyd Lamb Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,792 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Natural park spanning 2,000+ acres with picnic areas, lakes & wildlife such as ducks & peacocks.

#2

Clark County Wetlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,552 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Trails & wetlands for walking, picnicking & bird-watching, plus 45,000-sq.-ft. nature center.

#3

Aliante Nature Discovery Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,989 reviews

North Las Vegas, NV

ScenicDog-friendly

20-acre park with tennis & volleyball courts plus a lake, waterfall & dinosaur-themed kids area.

#4

Lone Mountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,807 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a roller hockey rink, basketball & tennis courts & a playground, plus picnic areas.

#5

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,585 reviews

Laughlin, NV

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This park along the Colorado River, with canyons & washes, offers boating, fishing & swimming.

#6

Veterans Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,220 reviews

Boulder City, NV

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park with a skate park, playground and a splash pad plus ponds and dog parks.

#7

Lone Mountain Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,197 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

ScenicDog-friendly

Large natural area with walking trails, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & an equestrian center.

#8

Mayberry Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews

Reno, NV

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor spot with scenic views and picnic areas, featuring paved and unpaved trails and river swimming spots.

#9

Western Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 969 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

ScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped 7-acre neighborhood park with a shaded playground, picnic tables & restrooms.

#10

Reunion Trails Park & Amargosa Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Henderson, NV

ShadedScenic

This 12-acre recreational area has a splash pad & a walking course plus basketball & a playground.

#11

Pueblo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood recreation area offering grassy lawns, walking trails, pavilions & playgrounds.

#12

Hidden Falls Park & Amargosa Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 757 reviews

Henderson, NV

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood greenspace with picnics areas, barbecues, basketball & a playground, plus a skate park.

#13

Nevada Trails Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

2 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Shady, fenced park with basketball courts and playgrounds for kids (including toddlers).

#14

Huffaker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 721 reviews

Reno, NV

1.7 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

A 9-acre park known for a 1.7-mile walking & running trail with scenic views & native plants.

#15

W. Wayne Bunker Family Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 710 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

ShadedDog-friendly

Open space for skateboarding, horseshoes, soccer, tennis & other sports, plus play & picnic spots.

#16

Pah Rah Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 686 reviews

Sparks, NV

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring several playgrounds, a basketball court and tennis courts.

#17

Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park & Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Laughlin, NV

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Riverside recreation area with interpretive signs, picnic tables & access to a network of trails.

#18

Hunter Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Reno, NV

3 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Hiking trail leading to a waterfall, with scenic views along the way.

#19

McCullough Hills Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 533 reviews

Henderson, NV

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Starting point for hiking, cycling & equestrian trail with restrooms, horse tie-ups & picnic table.

#20

Old Spanish Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

1 miPaved

Neighborhood park featuring a covered playground, paved walking paths & restrooms.

Where these trails are

The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.

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