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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Nevada

Nevada has 22 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 8 cities and towns — Las Vegas, Reno, Boulder City, Carson City and 4 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Lone Mountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,807 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a roller hockey rink, basketball & tennis courts & a playground, plus picnic areas.

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,110 reviews

Boulder City, NV

4 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside hiking route snaking through 5 historic railroad tunnels toward the Hoover Dam.

Mayberry Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews

Reno, NV

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor spot with scenic views and picnic areas, featuring paved and unpaved trails and river swimming spots.

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 996 reviews

Henderson, NV

5 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Nature preserve on 48,438 acres with Native American petroglyphs, hiking trails & wildlife watching.

Golden Eagle Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 927 reviews

Sparks, NV

Scenic

Popular public sports facility featuring baseball fields, plus a restaurant and snack bar.

Huffaker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 721 reviews

Reno, NV

1.7 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

A 9-acre park known for a 1.7-mile walking & running trail with scenic views & native plants.

Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park & Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Laughlin, NV

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Riverside recreation area with interpretive signs, picnic tables & access to a network of trails.

Calico Tanks Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopCrushed gravelShadedLit

Popular out-& back hiking trail on red rock with scrambling sections & scenic views of the canyon.

Lam Watah Nature Trail to Nevada Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ 414 reviews

Stateline, NV

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring paved trails and a beach, plus picnic tables and a public restroom.

Lone Mountain Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

Scenic

Popular hiking area offering views of the valley, a dog park, and a playground.

South Oak Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil hiking area boasting scenic views and a popular Sunday drum circle.

Tom Cooke Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews

Reno, NV

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic trail for hiking, biking and casual walks, with riverside views and hills.

Ice Box Canyon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopScenic

Canyon hike (sometimes strenuous, sometimes moderate, sometimes short), featuring a waterfall and rock formations, with an icy section known as the “Ice Box”.