Not too far from the (paid) NPS Henderson entrance is this moderate 2-3+ mile (you choose) trail…read morethat starts right off the parking lot. Shaded picnic areas and rudimentary restrooms are at both nearby 33 Hole parking lots. The first (and last!) hill warrants good hiking footwear and your attention. Uneven and unmaintained so find a map online for best results. Bring water, bring Fido, dress for the weather and pack out your trash. The views and slot canyon are worth it!

This hike is unpaved, and someone can easily get lost. There were times when I had no idea where I…read morewas going, and luckily, the navigation on here told me I was going the wrong way. The hike, in general, is excellent. You see a little river, go under tunnels, and hike up a small hill. There is enough nature to look around rather than just dirt and rocks because we are in a desert. Not too many people around either, which is nice, that it isn't too crowded. Unfortunately, I did not see any owls. Lastly, you do have to pay an entrance fee to come inside, I believe it was 20. Overall, the hike was easy, and I would come back.

Amazing scenery all around! It's definitely worth doing…read moreespecially in the cooler weather. I won't recommend it during the summer though as I am always out on trails ... with plenty of drinking water in your backpack, it's still doable all year round. This part of the trail, we hiked, located inside the Lake Mead National Park, so be prepared to pay a fee to enter. $25 entrance fee is valid for 7 days or $80 yearly pass. During our hike, I truly enjoyed the weather, and of course the blooming wild flowers! Prickly cactus flowers are colorfully outstanding from the boring desert landscape! The white poppies are popping everywhere, too! Beautiful yellow, white and purple flowers are covering the hillside all around the trail. The water is flowing in the wash and giving energy during the walk. I practically felt the energy from this beautiful sight! According to the sign on the trail entrance, it said that the trail is not maintained, enter on your own risk! Well, I found that the trail is very well maintained! You can't really miss it. The side of the trail has large rocks all the way. Especially on the beginning, on the upper level. Once you reach the narrow section, where the steps begin, you need to be careful going down. Then, when you reached the waterline you can follow the path carefully. The scenery is amazing! There is an unpaved parking area off of the road where you can find restrooms too.

As part of a dual hike, my friend and I first hiked the Bluff Trail and then drove across the wash…read morevia Northshore Road to get to this trail. Make sure you don't get confused. There are two Wetland trails. One is the 14.1 mile loop that starts from the Wetlands Park. This is a short hike from the downstream side of Lake Las Vegas as the Las Vegas Wash goes to Lake Mead. From the parking lot, you have two options. The fastest route is straight ahead where the trailhead sign is. The other trail is to the left of the pit toilet. It's not as steep, but it is a longer trip. After starting on what I'll refer to as the main trail, you'll soon come to a split in the trail with a section making a 90º turn. If all you want to do is see the wash from the top of the cliff, turn right here. If you want the full experience, keep hiking straight ahead. The trail will narrow, and you'll, descend to a point where there are two cautionary signs. This is also where the trail from the pit toilet comes up from the service road below. I recommend here that you take the right fork here. The steps are not as dependable straight ahead and it's steeper. Go to your right and soon you'll be almost at the level of the wash. Once on the road below, walk the opposite direction of your hike to this point and you'll get close to the weir that helps slow the water so more of the wash doesn't erode. Understand that about 200 million gallons of water gfo down this wash daily. The Las Vegas Wash is our river, if you will. It's lovely to see and listen too. Stay out of the water as it's both regular runoff and treated sewage. The easiest way back is to return the way you came. My friend and I did a harder way. We walked downstream until we came to the service road. We truned left and hiked the road back. While the footing is easier, the entire trip is uphill. Had we returned the way we came, ascending would be tougher, but once over, we'd have had flat going back to the car. We wanted the extra workout so we hiked the road. This is why we get the 1.5 mile round trip. Happy trails!

The address takes you directly to a parking lot and there is a sign that says Amargosa Trail to…read morelead 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.

Trail starts behind the vet clinic (if you are looking for it). It's about 30-45 min walk up and…read moredown 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!

The walking path is accessed on one end at a park. The other end appears to be connected to a…read morepublic sidewalk. It is a linear walking trail; not looping around. It was nice. Because it is linear, at one point, we had to turn around and walk back to the vehicle.

"Walk towards the good in life and one day you will arrive." Atticus…read more Happy is a state of being that YOU need to find and achieve on a personal level. Is happy something that you can have? A few years ago, the answer to this question might of come out wrong. I live happy in aiding and making sure that those around me are happy. My happy comes in sharing my joy among others. One joy that I have made mine over the years is walking. I can remember back to when I was a wee bitty thing, walking and running was a freedom that released all stress and anxiety. In high school I was in track and field. You get out on the field, all you can see is a hurdle; now run and jump. Empty your mind. You have to become one with the movement that your conducting. As I proceeded through life; life happened with marriage and family commitments. Now that the children are more independent it's time to rekindle a happy that once shaped me. This walking path gives me that old found joy in a new setting where I can find some new happiness for me. Someone the other day told me that, "happy looks good on you." For the longest time, I was lost in translation not knowing where to go. Sure the day to day mundane of living is never over unless your ready to give up living. The type of joy I am finding is something that is new. These pages have yet to be written. Leave something alone for long enough and it bites; this time around a second chance comes for me. My happy has been a work in process that has yet to be set. All those walks and silent moments that I spent on this path. Wondering what will be? Wondering if I could be? Wondering why I am being? Now remembering all these moments that led me to here and now. Happy is a bliss that we can just have. As a Leo my laughter and joy inspire so many individuals to be more than they can be. Achieve and reach incredible heights. All those that I touch with my words makes me feel so blessed. Happy is something that I can give to others, but achieving and discovering it's true rare ability is always seemingly beyond my reach. Don't take this the wrong way; the happy that I'm talking about is that true freedom that sets your soul on fire. It's the passion in life that leads to abilities beyond our realm of thinking . Can we achieve these goals? Yes? Perhaps no?! This is your journey of self discovery. It's time to begin. Look through a new lenses without blinking. Believe and you will always achieve. Walk it out, this is the reason for choosing this particular walking point. I'm rediscovering me. What makes me tick? What kind of tock are you? The trees as you pass one after another are mile markers along the path to the new form of you. Walk with me and discover the new and real you. Let nature inspire and shine for you! I'm willing to waste my time here and just learn to find the more important and complex me. I have arrived and know what my happy looks like. Find some happy beyond yourself in a little few moments that we can steal away from life for ourselves. The journey to self discovery starts now!

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.

Looking for an opportunity to learn about nature!…read more Let's explore the world of wildlife and nature that we call Las Vegas. It's not all casinos and glitz. The world of Nevada and its natural environment and resources is all here in one place . Your adventure awaits . Shall we begin. They have hands on attractions that draw your attention to the wild life and eco sphere of life here in our state . The wetlands park is a very unique and special place. It's truly alive. Especially in winter time. Truly what's happening here is life changing! You can come away from city life to a little bit more of what life is all about . Bring the family and friends. We love this place and the community around it . It's a beautiful place to keep it real and see what happens with nature . The unquestionably beauty of the area and Nevada right here in your backyard.

I love the Wetlands. To come out here on a weekend when the weather is nice and just get lost in…read morenature for a little bit while staying so close to home is a magical thing. And there is so much they offer here in addition to the trails. Check the website for the beaver walk. Yes, there are beavers here. I've been on the guided walk twice before and saw beavers both times. There is also a bat walk. I haven't been on that one yet but I'd like to some time. Maybe something indoors that stokes your creativity is more your speed. Try the poetry workshop. Or painting in water color. They offer those too. I took the poetry workshop once. Have you ever wanted to be a part of something larger amd contribute to a group goal? Join the Wetland Walkers program. Log your miles walked each time you visit. There are prizes and incentives to be had. The more you visit/walk, the more you can earn. The end goal is for the group to record the miles migrated by whichever species is highlighted in any given year. So get out there and do your part. When you go, please be respectful of the environment. Don't litter. Don't walk your pets where it is prohibited. Don't chase, scare or otherwise torment the wildlife. Quietly observe from a distance. They'll come as close to you as they are comfortable with. They make for some good photo ops if you're patient and quiet. Most of all, be mindful of anything that may cause a fire. This delicate environment is home to a lot of critters and a place for people to enjoy. None of that is possible if you burn it down.

This park is always well maintained and has plenty of parking which already puts it ahead of a lot…read moreof places. The restrooms are about as clean as you can reasonably expect for a public park (which honestly says a lot), and there's a water fountain where you can easily refill your bottle before or after a run. Small detail, big win. It's about 1.3 miles from here to the Wells Trailhead, and the pavement is pretty evenly laid out, making it great for running. There are posted signs warning about coyotes and rattlesnakes, so definitely keep that in mind nature likes to remind you who was here first. I've only seen a pack of coyotes once in the late afternoon, closer toward the Pabco Trail where it's a bit more wooded. I ran into them from about 20 feet away my heart probably skipped a beat but they didn't even look in my direction. Apparently I wasn't interesting enough that day. Overall, this is my favorite park and trail to run. It's peaceful, well kept, and just wild enough to keep things interesting.

Stunning the views of nature and the landscape it paints for us…read more On the backside of Lake Las Vegas, across from the fire station and at our feet is Wetlands Park. Nature she is surrounding us. We are basking in her glory. Come and play. This little park is a beautiful spot to rest and fill up that water bottle and use the restroom. The wetlands park is under you and all around you. Stay and play for a bit too. Can you ride the big road runner. Come up out of the egg. Use your immersion of your mind and be a kid. Walk out onto the outlook and see what nature is. This is not a casino. It's the real outdoors. The beauty is all around you . Enjoy !

What a crazy fun walking park! So many photo opportunities from views, plants, mountains, trails…read moreand sculptures. Easy paved walkway in a short loop trail with slight elevation. There is a covered picnic table. Lots of parking. No restrooms, water fountains or shade, but the walk is so short, one should survive. It's connected to a bunch of other trails and bike roads.

Bootleg Canyon Park paved trail was a fun short little hike. Slight incline on the way up. Love…read morethat it is paved...easy walking. Easily accommodates strollers or wheelchairs. Dogs are allowed. The various animal statues along the way are fun. This would be a great little hike with children. We opted to bring our dogs. There is really no shade along the trail, but at the top are two picnic tables under a shade cover. A nice breeze blew up their also. Note: we did this in October, late morning. It was 79 degrees. It might not be so fun during the warmer months. I think the dogs thought it was too warm. but we had plenty of water and the walk is really very short. Worth doing once especially if you have kids/grandkids visiting.