This is a favorite trail of mine. It's a paved walking path for a good first leg and then gets a little rough, depending on how far up you go. It has a gradual incline which can be a pleasant challenge for some. During the hotter months it can be a bit of a punishing experience as there's no shade or trees, so just be aware. This trail is in proximity to a baseball field (fly balls should be considered if you intend to park your car at the trail head base) and a large park which is busy most times I've visited. The trail itself is not as busy, though, which is pleasant. Something else that is pleasant are the lovely panoramic views of Henderson and the Vegas Valley. This trail is for sure worth visiting. read more

Currently training for a 5k race that's coming up next month and I decided to hit up Anthem East Trail over by Del Webb Middle School. I've hiked this trail a couple times before with my fam and it's been a long time since I've been back. The weather is finally cool enough for me to take walks outside again and I like that. With the record breaking heat that we had over the summer, it was just too hot to go for a walk outside. My favorite part about hiking these trails is that I get to enjoy the amazing views of the mountains, The Strip, and all other parts of the Las Vegas valley while I get my steps in. Dogs can tag along with you, but be aware that coyotes and rattlesnakes are very active along this trail. Also be sure to carry plenty of water and fully charged phone just in case. I hiked solo and didn't want to go way far out on the trail, so I just stayed where I could see all the views of the city. But I managed to reach my goal of 3.5 miles! read more

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This is a nice hiking trail for beginners who want nice views of the city. However, I found the trail a little lackluster as I got past the paved trail and down the wash. The scenery is a little blah, yes I know I'm in the dessert but I've been to better trails than this one. But to each their own. I did see quite a few people on mountain bikes as well. read more

This trail is great if you are getting back into hiking, and since I have some physical issues that need to be worked out, it's a fairly easy grade. I also appreciate greatly the generous amounts of benches or rock seating that we encountered. Bring your hiking sticks with pavement attachments as the trail section we were on was paved with asphalt. Watch out for the biking community that also uses this. I love the idea that within a few minutes drive I can really be "outdoors" and away from the traffic and noise. Great views too. At the park where you enter they also have restrooms to use before and after. While we still have cool weather, bring something to break the wind, as wind chill will make it feel colder. I also bring earplugs or pop in earbuds as the rush of wind is a problem in my ears (or use a hat or head band). As it gets warmer, remember to layer and use sunscreen as there are no shady areas. read more

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So happy we found this trail while visiting the LV area. Easy walking and dog friendly. Lots of parking, garbage cans and the trail was clean. read more

OMG, this has to be one of the BEST trails in all of Vegas! I don't know why there is so little review of this place. This is pretty much all you need to know: *The address here gets you across the school, walk or drive up to baseball diamond number 1. That's where the hike starts. Ample parking and bathrooms here is cleaner also than the one by field #2 and #3. *The hike starts out windy paved roads with benches every other turn or so. Then left onto the unpaved road, look for the marker. *The elevation here is slight. I would rate this hike easy to moderate easy. *The view isn't a wow, but still a nice view on a clear day. *The best part of this hike is it's clean. Like super clean and let's keep it that way okay? *There is no shade anywhere on this hike, so plan accordingly. *Be on the lookout for bikers, runners, and other hikers. *People wearing masks are 50/50. Which for Vegas is pretty darn good odds. And we did takeout and ate at the park below. A perfect day to be able to eat and walk it off. Will definitely be back to take more pictures and walk some more! read more

Anthem East Trail - need a break? - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Perfect for the new, slow, and recovering walker, with an extremely low grade constant incline, followed by a gentle downhill once you turn around. Easy on the knees and hips, with plenty of spots to sit and recover (benches every 200-300 feet). Best in the morning, as it will be scorching midday. Parking is plentiful and safe -- security persons monitor who comes in and out. It's at the eastern side of the valley, so would be delightful for sunrise walks. There are also bike trails which seem to be popular with the more adventurous mountain biking approach! read more

Anthem East Trail - Looking out southwest over the valley from about 2km into the walk. - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Pretty easy to get to. Go on Eastern heading towards Anthem, left on Reunion Dr and the parking lot is Field #1. The first part of the trail is easy since you're winding up the trail all on pavement roads. There's benches if anybody in your party need to take a break. Got some good views of the city and flowers, plants and cactus. But keep heading up for a better view. It's about a 1/2 mile hiking up the pavement trail. Once you see nothing but dirt and loose gravels, that's when the trail/hike gets a bit more challenging. The incline gets steep and watch your footings. These loose rocks are no joke! I think it's about 2 miles up to the top point (black rock) for a really good view of the city. Keep hiking up past the radio/tv towers to get there. But there's so many different paths to take....you can go exploring if you're up for it. We passed by a lot of cyclists as well as people hiking with their big dogs. Don't bring your small dog here....this isn't the trail for them. As usual, use common sense and wear sensible footwear. Hiking shoes aren't needed but don't get wearing your vans or chuck taylors up here. You need something with arch and ankle support and good traction. I'm TERRIFIED of snakes and there were signs warning you of those nasty little fu*kers but thank goodness I didn't see any. Saw a few lizards and little things flying around. Good ol COVID-19 is making me do things I don't normally do. HIKING. But hey...it's good exercise, you're outdoors getting some fresh air, got some nice views going on all while still maintaining social distancing. Is this going to be the new norm now? read more

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I enjoyed this beautiful trail. 1. No hiking shoes necessary 2. You can jog this trail 3. A good long trail with side roads so stick to the path! 4. Sunscreen/hats necessary 5. T-mobile service was available the whole time 6. I didn't finish but was on the trail for 1 hour. Enjoyed the nature & the views. 7. Not red rock, but living 5 minutes away so excited to bring my future doggie here 8. Benches for rest and snackies:) read more

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This weekend, I was set out to hike Sloan Canyon from Anthem Hills Park to the north side of Black Mountain. When I met up with the Anthem Hills traihead, I set out on a different adventure: Anthem East Trail. Anthem East Trail is a seven mile half loop trail east of Anthem. It starts out as a paved, sinuous trail for approximately 3/4 mile in Anthem Hills Park. When the trail travels through Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area the trail's characteristics drastically change into a difficult to very difficult gravelly and rocky surface. The trail signs even state that it is very difficult. From my experience, it could be dangerous. One rocky stretch nearly took out my left leg and smart phone. Anthem East trail is a great work out. I like to think I am in good shape. But the exhausting uphill climb between mile marker two and three gave me a beating. By the time I was recovering, the exhausting climb approaching mile marker 5 gave me another beating. I have never had a greater appreciation for water before in my life. So, I suggest bringing plenty of water. And hiking shoes. Exhausted, I stopped at mile marker five, and made my way back to Anthem Hills Park. The beating that the uphill climbs gave my stamina was worth it. It was exercise- 11 miles round trip that burned 1,100 calories. The views of the Strip, Las Vegas Valley, and McCullough Mountain Range that I saw are magnificent. I was impressed by the nature that I saw. I saw lizards, squirrels, birds-including a couple that look like turkeys (need a Field Guide), and bunny rabbits. For most of the trail, I was the lone hiker. I recommend the Anthem East Trail to hikers prepared for a difficult hike. Please bring the following: sufficient water, sun screen, a cap, good sneakers, and a fully charged phone. Happy and careful hiking. read more

Great place for dogs and kids. Dogs have to be on leash. Paved, gradual incline, scenic and peaceful.

Super easy trails and a great way to work off some Mole Fries from Taco Y Taco. If you're thinking about hiking as an outdoors hobby or form of exercise, this is a great place to start. Anthem East Trails has very manageable inclines that you can bike, walk, or even use for horseback riding. Which I thought this was pretty unsual considering this hiking spot is in the suburbs. PRO TIP: Bring water and lookout for Rattle Snakes. I noticed multiple signs warning hikers of these scaly and deadly noise makers. read more

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I have used this trail twice as the gateway for hiking. I have hiked to the peak of Black Mountain and today I used the trail as my gateway to hike to Park's Peak, a shorter and less rigorous hike than the Black Mountain one. The parking area could have been larger and I'm not sure if street parking is allowed. I was second in the lot this morning, so parking was not an issue and I saw several cars parked on the street. I looked for signs as I was leaving the area, but I saw none that were about parking. I probably would rate this trail with more than 3 stars if I used more of it than just the short distance until you get to the Sloan Canyon NCA. Maybe I need to do more exploring in that area. read more

Anthem East Trail - The trailhead for Anthem East. Parking is to the left of this entrance. - Hiking Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

It's only a few minute drive to my house. It's a practical way to be in nature and an easy hike. The view to the town is beautiful. I only hiked for an hour, and I saw more trails further down. I sure want to explore those trails. Next time I will a lot half a day or a whole day hiking so that I can explore more of the trails read more

I love trails that are easy to get to and seem like Vegas is so far away. A great bit of nature in our own backyard! This trail is about 7 miles one way. It has some steep hills so be prepared to get a workout and be sure to bring your hydration pack in the summer, I don't recall any water stops or shade from the sun. It does have a beautiful view of the city and friendly trail runners. If you are not physically fit, I recommend that you turn around at the end of the pavement. My super fit sweetie did this trail with ease and didn't break a sweat. We went up Black Mountain a few weeks ago; it had a steady incline almost the entire trail. This trail was small inclines with a few very steep ones that could cause injury if you are not careful going up or down. There is nothing to hold onto except for another person! Be careful and have fun! Enjoy. read more

Great trail nearby! Beautiful views of the city. Take long or short walks with relative ease or there are further spots that get a little more difficult. A gem in Henderson! No shade for dogs, please bring lots of water and shade for them if it's warm, it's very warm up there. read more

A pretty good trail. I found this one while running around the Anthem area a few times and trying to see where I could get some trail running in. I like that it does have a paved path complete with scenic views and benches, but that it also forks off into different directions for the avid hiker, biker, runner, etc. I love the views and have run through this during the rain and on a nice sunny day. It has undergone some changes, including an enhanced parking area (took months to finish) close to the school, or you can still park at the the parking lot for the baseball field and playground. Also, if you're so inclined, it does have some areas where you could do some hill repeats for running, or even some pretty good inclines and declines. I use these to help with my trail running, but also for some good exercise. Definitely a great, hidden gem that is close enough to my side of town that I can work out in this area at least twice a week. read more

Wow wow WOW this place is a hidden gem considering it took me two & a half years to find it! It has everything I could want in a park like long, uphill jogging trails, AMAZING views (bring your camera!), and the freshest air in the city ... Oh yea, and free parking =D read more

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Well maintained trails for hiking, running and mountain biking. Connects with other trails and has amazing views. Bring tons of water though! No shade in site on this one. read more

This trail takes you east and up to the radio/tv towers if you persist. Park in the lot 200 yards west of the trail. It's one way in and out. Bring plenty of water because there is no shade. read more

This has been an excellent trail for my 30 minute summer walk about 6:30 am. At least the morning weather has been cooperative this year! The trail is uphill to the end of the pavement. Views of LV are spectacular. Hikers, doggies and bikers are friendly. I recommend this to anyone in the Anthem area. Follow the signs to Anthem Hills Park, off Reunion Drive. Then follow the signs to Baseball Field #1 which is past the maintenance shop. There is ample parking for the few of us who use this site. Enjoy! read more