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First Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Las Vegas, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from First Creek Trail'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.
Hike to a waterfall through a desert canyon at the base of mountains.
What runners say about First Creek Trail
“The trail starts off with a flat, well-defined path through the Mojave Desert, offering stunning views of the surrounding red and white sandstone cliffs .”
“Very easy trail for the first 2 miles, then it's time to rock climbing a little bit to continue toward the back.”
First Creek Trail is a hidden gem just outside of Las Vegas! 🌵🌄 I ventured out for a morning hike and was pleasantly surprised by the tranquility and beauty of the area.
Great trail very easy for beginners and the flowers are pretty after rains in May 🌺🌸🌼
Took a walk to the (hidden) Waterfall and had a great day. Easy hike/walk on a man made trail with some small rocks in places along trail. Took my 2.5yr old grandson with us, he made it with some complaining and LOVED THE WATER !!!
Great hiking spot! Love hiking here in the winter and spring when there is plenty of water in the creek, complete with was yet falls and clear clean pools.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail starts off with a flat, well-defined path through the Mojave Desert, offering stunning views of the surrounding red and white sandstone cliffs .”
“The trail starts off with a flat, well-defined path through the Mojave Desert, offering stunning views of the surrounding red and white sandstone cliffs .”
Plan your run at First Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websiteredrockcanyonlv.org
- Phone(702) 515-5367
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
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