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Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Las Vegas, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are available at this park with scenic views.
What runners say about Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead
“What a great place for hike, the trails are extensive in beautiful desert terrain.”
“No shade, uneven terrain, and includes many bike trails.”
“Other then that, nice views, and very peaceful.”
Millions of people see this mountain everyday at the end of Cheyenne and most people probably admire it but very few people ever climb it. It looks deceptively close and easy from the city. When you get to it it is anything but. For one thing it is almost impossible to get to.
The trailhead is located between two mountains that lead to a network of interconnected smaller trails. The looping trail is on the side of the mountain which is narrow with dirt and rocks that can get slippery in some sections.
To my surprise, this trail is actually not far at all from Lone Mountain....on the opposite side. Bathrooms available, nice parking space, clean. A few interesting caves around. A few trails to choose from.
Big parking with bathrooms ,nice short hike to the top with great vew of the town
Trail conditions & character
“What a great place for hike, the trails are extensive in beautiful desert terrain.”
“Millions of people see this mountain everyday at the end of Cheyenne and most people probably admire it but very few people ever climb it.”
“The trailhead is located between two mountains that lead to a network of interconnected smaller trails.”
“Big parking with bathrooms ,nice short hike to the top with great vew of the town”
“Only saw one other hikers before 7am and 3 bikers, 1 dog walker right at 7.”
“Other then that, nice views, and very peaceful.”
“No shade, uneven terrain, and includes many bike trails.”
“The parking lot is paved and restrooms are on site.”
“I found this loop to be mostly easy with a few spots where I would classify them as moderate.”
Plan your run at Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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