We had an absolutely lovely time visiting here. The grounds are well maintained, and if one is…read moreadventurous you can take a very long quiet walk while visiting different wildlife. We came on a very hot day, so naturally there were not that many birds to be seen. I would like to come back in the fall and see if we have better luck. One highlight of the visit was getting to see a sparkle of dragonflies. Very rare to see such a thing where I live. Highly recommended overall!

Although there was not much greeneries, it was nice stroll outside with this round loop…read more I didn't see any birds flying around or on trees but saw lots of geese and ducks in the small water ponds. There's an area where there are monarch butterflies. So awesome to see them flying around one area. And of course, Mr Tortoise. I heard he is usually not out of his hiding spot and I was lucky today to see him come out and smell the fresh air. So awesome to see him. There's a bee display inside the office. So intriguing to see the movements of this huge display. The front desk ladies say that they do try to escape at times so we have to be careful of the bees.

One of my favorite hiking spots ! You can hit up downtown…read moreBoulder City in your way in or out. Either fuel up for your hike or after working up an appetite. I recommend Southwest Diner if the weather is good to sit outside. The hime is good for families, big groups or solo missions. It's mostly flat with lots of beautiful views. In the heat the tunnels allow for a break from the sun and there are cute seating areas for many picture opportunities. If you want a bit more exploration and exertion there are side trails and extensions you can take as well

I've hiked this mountain bike trail twice in the last few weeks and it's a great hike with some…read morechallenging terrain. It is a 4.6 mile loop around the ridges behind the Railroad Pass Casino. You access this trail from the rear of the parking area at the Railroad Pass Casino just before Boulder City. At that rear parking area, you'll see a kiosk which has some interesting history of the area and the entrance to the River Mountain Loop Trail is there. Walk up to the paved trail and start heading for Boulder City. In about 20 feet, you'll notice a foot path going off to your left. Leave the bike/walking trail there and head toward the ridge. You'll soon cross the railroad tracks. Keep following this use trail and you soon arrive at the mountain bike trail. From there, the route is obvious for the first half of the hike. The hike follows the mountain bike trail as it loops around several ridges. After one of the ridges, after you make the turn east, you'll start to see the Cascata Golf Course owned by Caesars Entertainment. There a fence separating the bike trail from the private property. As you continue on the hike, you'll soon get a view of the driving range practice area and then you'll see the man made waterfall that was put in when MGM originally built the course. There are some areas of rough basalt rock and areas where the bikers have put some large boulders to fill in some of the washed out areas. There are some great views of the Eldorado Dry Lake bed area and you can see the solar power plants along US 95 heading toward Searchlight. About halfway into the hike, you come to a saddle. This is the highest point on the hike and you have a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Valley. You can see Mount Charleston in the Spring Mountains on the west side. This is a good place to take a break and have a snack. From here, it's basically all downhill. There are several trails here but if you follow the main trail and stay to your left when you come to a fork, you'll end up rounding the east side of the last ridge and the Railroad Pass Casino will come into sight. After the last turn behind the casino, walk down to the bike path, cross the railroad tracks again, and then follow and old road into the upper parking area where you left your car. Notes: This hike can be done with sneakers but it's always best to wear hiking boots on this kind of terrain for extra safety. Some of the scree in the down part is a bit slippery and boots serve you well. As with all hiking, take plenty of water with you. In my photos, I have included a route track on Google Earth from my GPS track. If you want the track for your GPS unit, send me a message! This is a fun hike with some great views. Happy hiking!

Very clean park with walking trail, table/bench combo located underneath small gated individual…read moregazebos. There's a nice lake with a marsh and lots of ducks and geese swimming and walking around throughout the park. The day we visited, there was a farmers market, which was a pleasant surprise. Love to shop local and sport small businesses. I was informed that the farmers market frequently sets up at the park, but I don't know the schedule so hopefully when you visit you'll get lucky and be able to support an entrepreneur and snacks and great items.

Nice park for walking and for runners. A lot of communuty events are held here, including a weekly…read moreFarmers market. 4 stars for the lack of playground for kiddos and the flocks of geese that gather here and poop all over. There are a couple basketball and volleyball courts and a fitness area, but nothing for smaller kids. Other Amenities include shaded picnic shelters, tables, restrooms, and a warming kitchen. Future development allegedly includes a dog park, playground, small amphitheater/gathering area, and skate elements.

Hoorah! Come and share a few minutes with me…read more Lean in! Here's a secret, we have nature here in Las Vegas . Do you like to go off the "regular path." Come out to the wetlands and see parts of "Vegas," one could only imagine. There are no casinos . It's park of a walking paved trail system, but you are able to detour and walk off into the mountain area. So much to explore here . Be mindful that no bathrooms exist. This is not part of the park system. You can walk off and get lost . The wetlands area is huge and has lots to offer . Be prepared ahead of time. No casinos here . We are going out to the wilderness . It's water and food type stuff you need. It's truly a blast. Remember where you parked. You're going to get those steps in today. Let's see where the day goes. Not only are these walking trails but bike trails too. Be careful and remember those around you. Your in nature and wild animals exist. You can sit on a cactus or something. Have fun and enjoy yourself and those among you.

Currently, this place is under construction as of February 2026 with hardly any signage or notice…read moreabout that, so you currently really can't see or do much. You really can only go to the park and walk one small path. Otherwise, in the past this area is pretty but does have a strong sewage smell at many parts of it.

I saw news of the opening of this trail and it was on my to do list…read more I went early this morning before it got to be in the 90s. Designed especially for kids, I saw none. Everyone I went by was walking their dog(s). Parking is easy with a large circular lot near the 10 foot jack rabbit. The trail is paved and wide. The animals are fun to see and the replicas are very well done. The total length up and back is .6 miles. The incline is not very challenging and would be good for anyone. At the end of the trail up, there is a large circular area for views. There is a pavilion there for rest, shade, or water and a picnic. This was fun to do. A great learning experience for kids. The interpretive markers are excellent. You may see some bike riders in parts of the trail where the bike trial passes through the park. I have only put a few photos rather than duplicate what others have posted.

Great little nature trail and another great reason to visit Boulder City! This is an easy and paved…read moretrail which is great for all ages. There are fun statues dotted along the trail with fun fact plaques to read. The rocks are beautiful too! So vibrant with colors and striations. Loved walking our small dog here and highly recommend visiting.

This is a beautiful Park in Boulder City NV, and has a variety of activities to do. There's…read morebasketball courts, a baseball field, a tennis court, two ponds to fish, a playground and seasonal splash pad for the kids, and a skatepark. Really loved walking our small dog on the paved walking path around the ponds, too. This park is very much dog friendly and even has it's own dog park as well. The restroom was shockingly clean for a park bathroom, might I add. The park is well kept, with plenty of parking, and shaded areas with pine trees and other large trees. They have a few picnic areas that have barbecue grills too. Very pleasant experience at this park and our family looks forward to returning to this gem.

Happy Memorial Day 5.25.26. Love this park Peace and Tranquility here located in Boulder City NV.read more

Took our furbabies for a much needed outdoor outing. This trail is right next to our house. Let me…read moresay this first. We got lost! Like really lost. There's so many different side trails that it got confusing for us and it took us over 2 hours to get back to our car. Do your research before taking side trails lol. Other than that everything was absolutely beautiful! We such a fun time together and wondering around. The weather was beautiful and we all got our steps in. This is a very mild trail. Not a lot of climbing or cliffs, but it was quite long because of our getting lost. Great for pets and kids.

The Whitney Mesa Lower Trail (from this point abbreviated WMLT) is a one mile out and back…read moremulti-use trail that bridges the City of Henderson to a natural mesa. It is a trail that has the characteristics of both a City of Henderson and backcountry trail. The WMLT is anchored by the Whitney Mesa Recreation Area Galleria Drive Trailhead at the south and the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve to the north. There are two parking lots that serve the trail. The south one is at the Whitney Mesa Park Recreation Area and the north one is at the Whitney Ranch Activity Center. Both are off Galleria Drive.     I am no stranger to both the Whitney Mesa Lower Trail and the greater Whitney Mesa Recreation Area. From my hikes here what distinguishes this trail from the majority of the Recreation Area is that this is an official City of Henderson Trail with its own route markers and street lights that travels below in the shadow of the mesa. The majority of the Recreation Area consists of backcountry trails on top of the mesa. In reality it is an urban trail at the eastern periphery of the Recreation Area that provides dramatic closeup vistas of the towering Mesa to the west and a residential community, a church, and recreation center to the east.      The few times that I have visited, I parked at  Natural Grocers. This is a good spot to pick up bottled water. From there I walked northbound on Arroyo Grande and turned right onto a no name City trail that bridges the southwest trailhead off Sunset Road to Stone Tree Bluff Street which feeds into the trail.      The trail starts out as a loop encircling ab adorable western themed playground featuring a horse statue, carriage, and general store that is adjacent to open green space. The trail briefly heads northwest as it approaches the Mesa on a slightly uphill climb. When you turn around you can see a panoramic view of southeast Henderson. The trail continues north and past the curve it follows the Whitney Mesa. For the rest of the trail there is urban nature to the left. There are a few signs warning trail users that coyotes and rattlesnakes frequent the habitat. This is also hiking habitat. There are a couple of trails with moderate difficulty that climb up to the top of the Whitney Mesa to join the main backcountry trail. I can picture how beautiful the scenery is when the sun sets. This is a cool spot to watch planes that are about to land at Harry Reid International Airport because it looks like the planes are landing on top of the Mesa. As the trail travels further north there is an attractive distant vista of Frenchman Mountain to the northeast. But to the immediate west in the shadow of the Mesa is Armijos Camp which is a neat area with Indian dwellings and a real Western environment ideal for enjoying solitude in the city. The trail ends at Patrick Street where a few hundred feet to the west is the nature preserve that is decked with short trails that bring a touch of Red Rock Canyon to the City of Henderson. This makes for the perfect spot to turn around.     The nice thing about WMLT is that on the way back you can change the scenery by hiking up the moderately challenging trails climbing up to the top of the Mesa. This is the spot to take in amazing views of southeast Henderson. The main backcountry trail will lead to the noname City Trail (this should be extended to the WMLT) where turning left (northeast) will lead back to the Galleria Drive Trailhead.     One thing that I would like to say about WMLT is that it is disconnected from the rest of the City of Henderson and Clark County Trail System. It is an island onto itself. I think it would be awesome if the City of Henderson connected it with an extended Pittman Wash Trail complete with bridges over both Sunset and Warm Springs Roads. This ultimately would make the Whitney Mesa and WMLT a City of Henderson Trail System hiking and bicycle hub and destination.    I am a fan of the WMLT. It has given me the experiences of hiking on a City of Henderson Trail in the shadow of the backcountry without leaving the City.

The Wells Trailhead is off Galleria Drive two miles west of Lake Las Vegas. The trailhead is for…read morethe Wetlands biking/hiking trail and is part of the paved section of the trail. The is the South Loop section of the bike trail. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead. The lot is dirt and there is a fair amount of parking. One can easily walk a short distance from the parking area to the edge of the bank and get a great view of the river that flows from the water treatment facility to Lake Mead. It's a good place to view some wading birds and enjoy a hike or ride your bike. Adjacent to the parking area is a trail that goes up some wooden stairs to a bench on top of the ridge. From there, you have a good view of the wetlands, the Las Vegas Strip, and the mountains on the west side of the valley. This is not a very busy trailhead so it's a good place to start out from here.

Great oasis in the middle of the city. We visit Vegas a few times a year and will definitely go…read moreback. Easy drive from South Strip and way closer than the Red Rocks for a little time in "nature".