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.
Floyd Lamb Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,792 reviews
Natural park spanning 2,000+ acres with picnic areas, lakes & wildlife such as ducks & peacocks.
Clark County Wetlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,552 reviews
Trails & wetlands for walking, picnicking & bird-watching, plus 45,000-sq.-ft. nature center.
Aliante Nature Discovery Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,989 reviews
20-acre park with tennis & volleyball courts plus a lake, waterfall & dinosaur-themed kids area.
Lone Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,807 reviews
Green space with a roller hockey rink, basketball & tennis courts & a playground, plus picnic areas.
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,585 reviews
This park along the Colorado River, with canyons & washes, offers boating, fishing & swimming.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,220 reviews
Family-friendly park with a skate park, playground and a splash pad plus ponds and dog parks.
Lone Mountain Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,197 reviews
Large natural area with walking trails, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & an equestrian center.
Mayberry Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
Outdoor spot with scenic views and picnic areas, featuring paved and unpaved trails and river swimming spots.
Western Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 969 reviews
Landscaped 7-acre neighborhood park with a shaded playground, picnic tables & restrooms.
Reunion Trails Park & Amargosa Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
This 12-acre recreational area has a splash pad & a walking course plus basketball & a playground.
Pueblo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Neighborhood recreation area offering grassy lawns, walking trails, pavilions & playgrounds.
Hidden Falls Park & Amargosa Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
Neighborhood greenspace with picnics areas, barbecues, basketball & a playground, plus a skate park.
Nevada Trails Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Shady, fenced park with basketball courts and playgrounds for kids (including toddlers).
Huffaker Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 721 reviews
A 9-acre park known for a 1.7-mile walking & running trail with scenic views & native plants.
W. Wayne Bunker Family Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 710 reviews
Open space for skateboarding, horseshoes, soccer, tennis & other sports, plus play & picnic spots.
Pah Rah Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 686 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring several playgrounds, a basketball court and tennis courts.
Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park & Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Riverside recreation area with interpretive signs, picnic tables & access to a network of trails.
Hunter Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Hiking trail leading to a waterfall, with scenic views along the way.
McCullough Hills Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Starting point for hiking, cycling & equestrian trail with restrooms, horse tie-ups & picnic table.
Old Spanish Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
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.