The address takes you directly to a parking lot and there is a sign that says Amargosa Trail to lead you to the trail but there are a bit of areas that branch off so it can be a bit confusing. I would definitely suggest downloading a separate trail map of the area if you are worried about getting a bit lost. The views from up higher are beautiful and once you are up there you can see a better view of the different trails that branch off. It is a pretty good walk/hike and as you get higher it can be a bit more difficult. There is not much shade so I would definitely make sure to have enough water if going in the warmer weather or wait till it gets a bit cooler. I personally wouldn't walk here by myself just because last time I was there I saw a tent, so I would just be cautious if going alone. read more

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Trail starts behind the vet clinic (if you are looking for it). It's about 30-45 min walk up and down the side of Black Mountain. There are areas where you can branch off and actually climb the mountain. The kids, dog, and I stayed on the main path and had a great time. Great walk! read more

This trail is more of a workout than a hiking trip as it's nothing but climbing up gravel. The view on top is great as you can see all the way to the strip. Going down can be challenging with the loose rocks. read more

Went last weekend. Pretty easy trail. Great weather. No shade, so don't do it in the summer.

Beautiful area!! Love how the trail starts off with a blue and white playground, bathrooms, and a drinking fountain. There are grassy hills. read more

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This starts as a mild hike but as you progress it does get more challenging. If you take your time I'd say it's about 20-30 minutes before you reach the challenging part. I like parking at Hidden Falls Park off of Horizon Drive. To me, sitting in the grass is a nice way to cool off after this hike. During summer months, it's probably best to go early in the morning otherwise it's unbearably hot. read more

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On February 11, I experienced the Amargosa Trail between the Hidden Falls Park and Shaded Canyon trailheads. The entrance marker asserts that the distance is 2.4 miles between the two trail heads, with an elevation change of 578 feet, and maximum gradient of 44%. Based on my experience, I regard this as a moderate hike. The trail surface is rocky and gravelly. I address caution immediately after the alternate trail junction, where there is a short and hilly stretch that requires be in the moment focus to avoid slipping on loose gravel and rock. After the alternate trail rejoins the primary trail, there are switchbacks that descend to a lower elevation. Climbing up the switchbacks could be a work out. The Amargosa Trail celebrates Black Mountain (Henderson). Before stepping onto the trail head, the Horizon Drive approach to the trail head faces a captivating vista of Black Mountain. The leading segment of Amargosa Trail leads toward Black Mountain. There is an entry marker warning of switchbacks. Contrary to my expectations, Armogasa Trail does not carry hikers up Black Mountain. In the shadow of Black Mountain, Armogasa Trail abruptly changes direction. It roughly travels through a desert landscape bordered by Black Mountain and hills tucked behind the subdivisions off Horizon Ridge Parkway. When Armogasa Trail returns into suburbia, the captivating vistas of Black Mountain still abound. Amargosa Trail also affords postcard views of the Las Vegas Valley, and southeast Henderson framed by the River Mountains. The Las Vegas views are nearer the Shaded Canyon trailhead where the southeast Henderson views are nearer the Hidden Falls Park Trailhead. My recommendation is to park at Hidden Falls Park, hike to Shaded Canyon Trailhead, maybe have a picnic there, and spend time at Hidden Falls Park. read more

The hike here, is a little confusing. After reading all the Yelpers reviews and only after arriving here, do I have a better picture of this place now. Literally. The address here on Yelp leads you to a park. Keep going straight and you'll be heading uphill to a small circle. Park there ( I think around 6 spots, you can always park slightly downhill at the park) and you'll see a sign for the Amargosa Trail. This spot is one of the trail heads. The trail is very rocky and slightly loose. (We went on a hot day late July). Once there, you'll see signs for this trail. (I'll attach some pictures to this review). On the actual trail once you get to the middle of the climb, it forks out into two. What's odd about this trail is that if you take the right side of the fork, you'll end up on another trail that actually is easier to climb. (You just basically go all the way to the right side of the mountain and you'll see it) I'm not too sure if the trail signs had been placed wrong or mother nature had something to do with it. But once to get passed the middle, it got confusing for us. So after about 15 minutes, we left. We did see a few folks walking their dogs and running here but we did come on a weekday. It doesn't seem like a popular spot but it definitely wasn't a bad trail for beginners. I know there are many entrances and that the Amargosa Trail is rather long. I think I would have to begin somewhere else to give this another try. I will update from a new location once I have tried it. read more

I like that these trails are near a park and neighborhood, just in case you forget water you can buy some right down the street. Short drive or walk up a hill past the Hidden Falls Park. We only explored the trails a bit since it was hot and sunny that day. I didn't find any shade on the trail so keep that in mind when venturing out. There are multiple routes you can take that aren't too difficult, loose rocks can be slippery, so be careful. You can make it a short hike or longer hike. Be safe and hydrate! read more

Amargosa Trail - View from one of the trails - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

So many trails, so little time. When you live in Henderson, you'll find a multitude of trails for hiking, biking and taking in the view. Amargosa Trail stretches all the way through Henderson. You can start from Horizon Ridge Parkway going through Green Valley Ranch and ending at St. Rose Parkway by Eastern. The trail has paved and natural parts. The natural part of the trail takes you up to some beautiful views of the city. With several trailheads to this path, it's easily accessible. I certainly enjoyed this trail and happy that it's close to home. read more

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I've done this trail twice in the last couple of weeks (started off on gibson and some neighborhood street the first time). The first time I did this trail, I wasn't prepared at all and decided to turn back after a mile and a half because the sun was beating down on me and the temps started reaching into the 106 107 range.. This morning, I started the trail off at the hidden falls park. The trail itself is very easy and as someone else said, there are tons of branch offs from the original trail itself. The one thing I do recommend is carry at least 2 liters of water with you, and PLEASE wear appropriate shoes as there are a lot of sections with slippery gravel/rock. There are steap parts to this trail both ways, some parts for me were hands on knees. There is no shade on the trail but morning was cloudy, cool, and there was a nice refreshing breeze up there, I still needed 2 liters of water. I also saw a bunny on the trail... pretty cute c: All in all, really easy trail. Something to get your heart rate up and its the perfect excuse to get out of the house and experience nature! read more

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Today was my first time on Amargosa Trail. We parked at Hidden Falls Park and started off with our dog who, admittedly, is a much better hiker than I am. That being said, we didn't make it to the next trailhead but got up high enough to enjoy spectacular views of the valley. I'd say this could be a pretty good workout if you make it one, or a leisurely hike that offers breathtaking sights of Black Mountain and incredible views. Also, from Hidden Falls there's a nice little walking trail that loops back and forth, takes only 10 minutes or so to get to the "end", and gives views of the park and valley below. What a great place for a hike on a nice day - I feel lucky to live so close to it! Can't wait to go farther next time. read more

Amargosa Trail - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Shaded Canyon Trailhead part of Amargosa Trail has a few picnic benches and bike racks to park your bicycles. Nice view of the Strip too from here. Just heed the warning signs. Gravel can be slippery and there are some dips and sharp twists along this trail ...and most importantly please bring water with you. It's crazy how I've run into people w/o bottled water along the way. read more

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Nice views from this trail! More fun if you venture away from the actual train but stay away from the power poles up top! read more

Amargosa Trail - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

beautiful trail, It was a nice walk. I was able to climb up and view up high on a smaller mountain. Lots or rocks but it was worth it.

This place is perfect if you live in Henderson and don't feel like going all the way to Red Rock or Mt. Charleston for a good hike. The trailhead begins at Hidden Falls Park and if you can, make sure to drive all the way down to the end of it, where there is a decent amount of parking for Amargosa Trail. Immediately, you are greeted with a trail sign, showing not only Amargosa Trail, but other trails in Henderson that you may enjoy. And so, you start your adventure, feeling triumphant and adventurous, until you come to a fork in the road. Do you go left or right? This time, we opted for left, towards the condos that I wish I could afford. The trail itself is fairly easy and there are A LOT of branch offs for people who feel extra adventurous. My husband I were those people. We got to the end of it, seen a branch to a higher area and went for it. Our total adventure was about 1.3 miles and burned around 515 calories. Not bad for an hour! The view is amazing and you can see all of Boulder City and the surrounding mountains. If you go up far enough, like we did, you hear this wonder think called silence. It's always fun to find places like this. Looking off into the distance to see the busy streets, yet not being able to hear anything but the wind at your back. I will be going back a lot. Just be sure to wear appropriate shoes if you opt on some of the harder trails. :) There are a lot of different side trails to take, so this place is only not acceptable if you are a "one trick pony" type of person, but who is? read more

MAGH...I should have brought a second water bottle. First time on this trail today, and I couldn't wait for it to be over. ( I put on a tough face and didn't whine.) I am not super athletic like my MIL, who does marathons (st. george this weekend), and my guy, who does TRI events and what not. We parked off of Horizon, and were alone, except for this young couple in their white car, making out and getting "it" on..They either didn't see my SUV pull up (which I doubt), or they didn't care.......Awkward. Other than that, we did not see anyone else on the trail the two hours that we were out there. The "switchbacks" on it can be quite steep, and the gravel, sand and rock(s) are quite loose. You must be very careful with your footing.....and watching out for snakes, and wild life..... (duh) Through the steepness, and elements of the walk, I sucked it up and made it through. I prefer Bootleg over this trail... but maybe I will get used to it. The kids in the white car where gone when we returned. read more

We are SO lucky to have such amazing parks and trails in the area! It was my first time on the trail on a recent weekend. The trail is located near Hidden Falls Park. There is not a lot of parking at the trail head, but just down from there, there is more parking (near the park). I didn't get to explore as much as I would have liked, but we did get a nice walk in. I wouldn't suggest heading out during the summer, as there is obviously no shade and it will be HOT. Also, bring lots of water and wear sturdy shoes - there is a lot of loose rock, and some of the switchbacks are steep. Also wear tons of sunscreen, otherwise you will get fried, even if it doesn't seem that hot/sunny. There are quite a few trails, and there are also signs warning of rattlesnakes, so definitely beware! I look forward to going back and exploring more and maybe getting to see this incredible view I've heard so much about!! read more

This is my favorite place for a good morning workout. You will work up a good sweat here! I like to take the trail towards black mt and then wind back down the mt once i see the view of the city. Takes about half an hour. read more

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The cool thing about this trail is that there are a lot of little sections you can get in and out of quickly. The entire trail is actually 10 miles long from one end to the other: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/docs/default-source/Parks-Recreation/individual-trail-maps/amargosa_trail.pdf?sfvrsn=6 http://www.traillink.com/trail/amargosa-trail.aspx My kids and I stumbled onto the portion between Green Valley Pkwy and St. Rose Pkwy on one of our walks. I love how that section is totally enclosed with the exception of the crossing at Carnegie, so my kids can run at will, and it is short enough for us to do regularly. We briefly meandered up the trail at the trailhead on the opposite end of town at Hidden Falls Park, but had to turn back thanks to sandaled feet. We definitely plan to hike in a bit from that direction this fall. read more

Great Trail in Henderson. I took my cousins advice to try this spot out a year or so ago. This trail makes for a good workout, it's not too parlous but be sure to have a good pair of shoes or hiking boots. The path can get kind of narrow in some parts and than expand in others. The top of the trail gives great views of vegas and henderson. This is a great spot to see beautiful sunsets in the spring before the weather gets too hot. There's plenty of signs to let you know where your'e going and the distance to get there. Watch out for loose rocks that can cause you to slip , I have taken a few spills but nothing serious. Also be courteous to fellow hikers, if they need to get by and it's a narrow path just stand aside to let them pass. Make sure to bring lots of water with you. It's always wise to carry extra than to not have enough. Not to mention that this trail gives you a work out so you will definitely be craving some water during and after the hike. read more

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nice spot for a trail run with a few options. the trail is well marked and there is plenty of parking and access to the McCullough trailhead. Out and back is about 5 or 6 miles and will give even the best runner a challenge. make sure to wear proper trail running shoes and bring hydration when it's hot. There are no fountains along this trail. read more

Amargosa Trail - Nice hills to run - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

A few months ago, I stumble upon this trail not knowing that it was actually a trail not just some master planned community with nice paved sidewalks/street. I would definitely recommend everyone to check this trail out. read more

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Gorgeous trail. The reason I give it 3 stars is it's not what I would call safe- never any patrols or presence- it just seems about risky- Theres also a high chance of scorpion/rattle snake encounter and things have been reported from this trail- so enjoy the scenery at your own risk! read more

GREAT SHADE in the evening for a good portion of the trail i was on. BRING WATER!!!!!

This hike was great! It wasn't too hard but it is fairly long. I would say it is about 3-4 miles there and back. You can start out of hidden falls park which is a really nice park. The views of vegas on this hike are really pretty. I would recommend bringing lots of water because there isn' any shade. If you hike halfway you will get the full experience and view. If you don't want to hike it all the way and back you won't miss out on much. This is a great hike which isn't that intense. I would rate it as a beginner level. I have hiked this trail about 3 times and I enjoy it. Also there is a paved biking trail called amargosa trail as well that is a completely different trailhead that starts at St. Rose Parkway and Siena Heights Drive (between Eastern Avenue and Coronado Center). These trails connect but I would say the trailhead out of hidden falls is probably better for hiking than biking but you could do either or (it is fairly steep in places). The paved trail is probably better for the biking experience. I would do both of these trails on separate days. For a map and details of the bike trail see: http://www.traillink.com/trail/amargosa-trail.aspx. read more