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Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 316 Google reviews · Running trail in Henderson, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve'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.
Bicycle and hiking paths, plus a picnic space and views from a hill and the mesa summit.
What runners say about Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve
“Going to the end into the Mesa parking with a beautiful view over seeing part of the east side of Las Vegas looking at sunrise mountain.”
“Easy hike with great views conveniently located along Sunset Rd, near Valle Verde.”
This place is bigger than it looks. It was a nice walk, kids were able to handle it just fine. Even saw some coyotes enjoying the sun! That's the only thing visitors should feel wary about when visiting Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve.
I can't believe this is smack inside a town. Very good view of Henderson and nearby Cities. Nice trail. You'll see wildlifee too...worth visiting.
Very nicely kept trails. You appreciate the water and wild life there. For as long as I have been in Vegas/Henderson never realizing how close this area was.
I absolutely love this place. I would go for rides here on my electric skateboard at night time just to stay a while and enjoy the view of the stars and nature. It has a great view of the city from the ledge of the hill. I have so many good memories of this place and I miss it to bits after moving away.
Trail conditions & character
“I would go for rides here on my electric skateboard at night time just to stay a while and enjoy the view of the stars and nature.”
“It has a great view of the city from the ledge of the hill.”
“Nice nature area in the city with restrooms with water fountain, shaded picnic area and numerous trails.”
Plan your run at Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofhenderson.com
- Phone+1 702-267-4000
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 am |
| Friday | 6 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 6 am–12 am |
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