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Lake Las Vegas Overlook
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Henderson, Nevada · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Las Vegas Overlook yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Lake Las Vegas Overlook
From the parking coordinates, walk to the powerline crossing bridge, walk a short distance up the bike trail, onto the gravel/rock trail on your right-hand side. If you bring dogs, I recommend they wear shoes. The beginning of the trail is deceiving, but it becomes very rocky.
Trail conditions & character
“It is gorgeous and despite plenty of places there and Timeshares/resorts because so many people live there part time- it’s always so darn quiet.”
Plan your run at Lake Las Vegas Overlook
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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