Running trails in Henderson, NV
Henderson has 21 trails in the directory — 7 paved and 2 on crushed gravel or dirt, 4 loops that return to the trailhead, 3 with a stated distance, 6 shaded, and 4 open 24 hours. 19 of them post opening hours, so you can check the gate before an early start. They're ranked here by rating weighted by review volume, across 8,448 Google reviews. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to get to the run you're actually planning — no made-up difficulty score, just the facts you'd check before driving out.
Arroyo Grande Sports Complex & Pittman Wash Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,639 reviews
This 56-acre park boasts lots of sports facilities plus a playground, disc golf course & trails.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 996 reviews
Nature preserve on 48,438 acres with Native American petroglyphs, hiking trails & wildlife watching.
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 847 reviews
Part of a migratory flyway, this preserve with ponds & trails offers views of birds & wildlife.
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.
Hidden Falls Park & Amargosa Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
Neighborhood greenspace with picnics areas, barbecues, basketball & a playground, plus a skate park.
McCullough Hills Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Starting point for hiking, cycling & equestrian trail with restrooms, horse tie-ups & picnic table.
Trail Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 452 reviews
Small, clean park with a playground and outdoor picnic space, plus a basketball court, tennis courts, a splash pad and more.
Green Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
Public park with a playground, basketball court, and baseball field, plus a restroom.
Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Bicycle and hiking paths, plus a picnic space and views from a hill and the mesa summit.
Amargosa Trailhead - Horizon Drive
4.6 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Hiking area offering scenic views, plus 2 playgrounds, 2 dog parks, and a splash pad.
River Mountains Loop Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Purpose-built 34-mi. route for hiking, cycling & equestrian use, with campsites & restrooms.
Terrazza Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Kid-friendly green space and picnic spot for biking, hiking and views.
Mountain Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Compact park featuring trails, picnic tables and a playground plus mountain views.
Anthem East Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Paved, graveled and dirt trails for walking and hiking, plus mountain biking, with valley and Las Vegas Strip vistas.
Siena Heights Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Park with tennis and pickleball courts, a trailhead with access to a lighted trail, and a playground.
Black Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Popular hiking area with varying difficulty levels offering 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Valley.
River Mountains Loop Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Hiking and biking area with desert views, as well as mountains and lakes.
Pittman Wash Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Winding trail offering a no-cars paved route for runners & cyclists through the city.
Paseo Verde Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Park with a kids' playground plus hiking trails and spaces for bocce and petanque.
Pittman Trail Legacy West Park entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Large park offering a playground, picnic tables, baseball fields, and lots of space to walk dogs.
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How to pick a trail in Henderson
- Match the surface to your legs. Henderson gives you a choice: 7 paved, 2 natural surface, and 1 mixed. Asphalt and concrete are fast, predictable and runnable year-round but the least forgiving; crushed limestone and dirt take the sting out of high mileage; boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick in the wet. If your shins or knees are complaining, the fix that actually works is varying the surface you run on rather than chasing one "best" one. More paved trails →
- Loop or out-and-back? 4 trails here are loops, so you finish back at the car with no backtracking — the easiest way to run a set distance without thinking about it. On an out-and-back you turn round at half your target distance, which makes any trail fit any run. The longest stated distance in Henderson is River Mountains Loop Trail at 34 mi. 2 trails are long enough for a 5-mile-plus run without repeating yourself.
- Check the hours before a 6am run. 4 trails in Henderson are open 24 hours — the rest can sit inside a park that gates at dusk and doesn't unlock until well after sunrise. 19 of the 21 listings carry posted opening hours — worth a look before you set an alarm. 3 are lit, which is what you want for winter evenings.
- Long run? Check water and restrooms first. 12 have trailhead parking, 14 have restrooms, and 3 have a water fountain in Henderson. Anything over an hour and those stop being nice-to-haves — and in summer, shade counts double.
- The small things that decide it. 6 shaded, 2 with mile markers, 5 that runners describe as quiet, 10 dog-friendly, and 2 smooth and wide enough for a stroller or a wheelchair. Busy or quiet isn't a good-or-bad thing here: a busy path is the safer choice for a solo run at dawn, a quiet one is better for intervals.
More on all of this in the trail-running guides.
Browse Henderson trails by type
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- Trails with restrooms
- Trails with water fountains
- Trailhead parking
- Trails with mile markers
- Quiet, uncrowded trails
- Dog-friendly
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible
Running trails near Henderson
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