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    James Brown Trail

    4.4 (11 reviews)

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    April D.

    I had no idea this trail had a name. We've been hiking this for years! It's right behind our neighborhood. We're bummed there's more construction going on and more houses going up around it, so I hope they never mess with this! It's perfect for taking the dog for some exercise without having to drive anywhere.

    Sierra R.

    Nice spot! I parked along one of the streets nearby and just walked across the road to find the main trail. I started up what I thought was a trail, but it seemed to turn in a not-a-trail trail as I kept hiking; even so, my dog and I were able to make it up just fine. On the way down I did notice there seems to be a very noticeable, wide trail that kind of winds around the hills/peaks so next time I plan to explore that to see where it leads. I got up and down in about an hour but you could easily turn this into a longer hike by climbing higher or working your way up the peaks diagonally rather than straight vertical like my dog and I did. I'm giving four stars just because the trail is very, very rocky. You definitely will do best in hiking shoes with good grip. I'd even throw some shoes on your dog! Gripping some of the rocks to climb up, they were sharp and rough- not ideal as a grip for my hand so I can imagine it doesn't feel great on his paws. There are a few different spots you can climb to and either way the view is beautiful! We will be coming back here for sure.

    Terri C.

    This is a great trail in the southwest area of the Valley. I had never heard of it until my husband told me about it when he hiked it last year. There are excellent views of the whole Vegas Valley from the top, Red Rock behind you and the Strip in front of you. Parking is right off of Fort Apache Road at Mountains Edge Pkwy. I highly recommend starting early to avoid a lot of people during COVID 19 times and also because there is no shade at all on this trail. We saw lots of different flowers in bloom as well as a LOT of trash; please leave no trace! There are several offshoots of the main trail that goes up to the highest view point so you can add more cardio to your hike if you'd like. Definitely coming back to do this neighborhood trek again.

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    Chanel M.

    So much fun going to the very top. Well worth it! Both mountains! Easy to move from one peak to the other!

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    Mel C.

    James Brown Trail (Fort Apache Rd & Mountains Edge Pkwy - Las Vegas, NV) AllTrails describes this trail as a lightly trafficked and moderate 3.6-mile round-trip hike with an elevation gain of 547 feet. For the most part, I agree. My Garmin and Whoop calculated 4.2 miles round-trip. Regardless, James Brown Trail is a nice change from the long peak hikes that we have been doing lately. This is one of those hikes with great views of the city and can be accomplished in less than 2 hours. The start of the trail is actually a dirt road. Follow the vehicle tracks up the small hill. The hill is short, but steep. After the first hill, you'll reach a hard right. From here, deviate from the dirt road and follow the trail heading left towards the moutain. The trail from there is well-defined and leads to the top. Except a lone hiker heading up as we were heading down, we didn't see any other wildlife. Overall, I like James Brown Trail. The hike was quick, quiet, and long enough to burn a few calories. I feel good!! Tip #1: Trailhead and parking is located at Fort Apache Rd & Mountains Edge Pkwy. Tip #2: There are no signs to the trailhead. Just follow the trail towards the small hill to the right. Tip #3: Bring a good pair of shoes. I made the mistake of forgetting my hike boots. I know, what a newbie move. Tip #4: Terrain is dirt and loose rock. Watch your step, especially on the way down. Tip #5: I have no idea why this hike is named James Brown Trail.

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    Liz G.

    At the end of Mountains Edge Pkwy and Fort Apache you'll run into desert. You can park and walk or drive your car up the dirt path and start your hike. All of the trails are unmarked but you can see other peoples walking paths to follow. There isn't much to see besides a abandon structure that's been spray painted, lots of garbage and a beautiful view of Mountains Edge. The terrain is desert landscaping so we're close the shoes and make sure to bring water. I did notice a few people riding their mountain bikes in the area. Also, we stayed on the right side of the mountain (because I had my 5 & 3 year old with me) however, I did see people walking out to the left. So I'm sure there are more things to explore overs there.

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    Love the trail. It has a very good view if you go further up. I'll do it again. Highly recommended.

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    great for casual walking, running, even roller blading... choose from .5 miles to over 3 miles of outdoor family fun.

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    Tip #1: Trailhead and parking is located at Fort Apache Rd & Mountains Edge Pkwy.

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    5.0
    (20 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    If you love hiking, natural beauty, or want to get some great outdoor exercise while experiencing…read morethe opposite of what Vegas offers a tourist, I can 100% guarantee you'll love Love Hikes too. I sure do. I've done three Love Hikes hikes over the last three years, Valley of Fire Intense twice and Red Rock Moderate once. I could see planning my next Las Vegas visit around doing two or three of their hikes. What makes Love Hikes so great? * Great guides who know all the trails like the backs of their hands, are listening to you and will find a route that works for you. When I asked for the intensity to be tuned up on the Intense hike - that's what I got. A thrilling and challenging experience with a guide who showed me how to do what I would have thought of as beyond me. And when I wanted a moderate scrambling experience, I got exactly that. * Owners, Roberta and Jacob, Las Vegas Natives, who deeply care that their guests have a great experience and will do anything they reasonably can to provide one. * The assurance that while the environment may be unfamiliar and challenging (middle of the desert) you'll be with well trained people who exactly what they are doing and who will make sure you have a great, and safe, experience. * Incredibly reasonable pricing for the beauty, thrills, challenge (if you choose a moderate or above hike), and incredible convenience. * Pro tip: If you love taking video (guilty!!) and are on a moderate or above hike, make sure you have a hat or body mount since the parts you'll want to video most will require using two hands. Most recommended!

    Ok, a bit of an embarrassing but Nick 100% deserves it. I decided to go on a last hike with my…read moreGerman Shepherd, solo. We went on the Ice Box trail, and we were doing well, reached to the top, hung out with other hikers, and descended down. That's when trouble started... we lost our way and went totally off trail for about 1-1.5 hour and half. I had no cell service, and the trail kept getting more remote. After some time, I decided to backtrack and started yelling for help. Thankfully!!! Nick heard me and led me out of where I am. I am so so grateful to have walked by him on my descent and ran into him again when I got lost. He let me join his group to walk back safely and I felt so much relief and gratitude. Next time I hike, I definitely will reach out to Nick instead of going by myself and 1,000 % recommend him.

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    Grand Staircase

    Grand Staircase

    4.9
    (7 reviews)
    15.2 mi

    I was invited by friends to complete this hike today the first day of the new year and new decade…read more(1.1.20). I was excited to complete this hike as I have decided to complete a hiking challenge for this year and this would be hike number one. We promptly met at 9:00am in the Red Springs parking lot and begin our ascent up this so called staircase. There really is no set trail or staircase at all but lots of climbing and scrambling over and through large rocks. You just have to go with someone who has done it before and will guide you up the safest route possible. Luckily my friends complete this hike annually. I wasn't sure that I could handle this climb, but turns out that I was much stronger that I thought. It is strenuous at times and the cardio workout is real, but the reward at the top is so worth it. The views are epic from viewing the entire Red Rock Canyon and seeing way out toward Mt. Potosi. In the other direction seeing through Brownstone Canyon up to Mt. Charleston Peak. This hike also includes some stunning views of our beautiful city. I can only imagine how pretty it would be up here at sunset, but never mind going down would be way to challenging. Remember to Leave No Trace - Keep our public lands clean! #52HikeChallenge - #1

    I wanted to go on an adventure this weekend and that I did. I left Central Vegas around 5:15AM and…read moreheaded towards Red Rock Canyon. It was super light traffic at this time on a Sunday so I made it to the Red Springs turnoff at 6AM on the dot. There isn't a clearly marked route so I recommend you go with someone who has done this before. If you go alone, when in doubt, head up! Be careful of loose rocks and wear sturdy shoes. The view from the top is beautiful and overlooks the scenic loop and the strip. You can see the contrast of the city and the mountains. It's stunning and colorful. Bring a light snack, water, and your phone for pictures. It's not a long hike, maybe 30 minutes each direction, but it is moderate and tricky in some spots.

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    Late Night Trailhead

    Late Night Trailhead

    4.6
    (23 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Nice trails off the main highway on the way from Vegas to pahrump that are free to access and do…read morehave a restroom. The trails go for a bit and have beautiful views of the mountains all around. Overall, the trails are pretty flat and are in the easier side, with lots of grave/rocks though. Much of the hike is in direct sun, so be prepared for that if coming mid-day. The rubber ducky trail is off of here where you can see the tree decorated with rubber ducks. It's a bit silly, but is a fun draw for the area.

    Wow, what a wonderful trailhead! Note that this trailhead is in the middle of nowhere before you…read morereach Pahrump, so there is absolutely no cellphone reception in the area. This is a great trailhead for those that are new to hiking or just love hiking in general. The trails are mostly flat that loops around (5 miles total) and you have amazing Mountain View's all around. It was really windy that day so because of this we didn't hike the whole 5 miles. Though I was wearing the appropriate shoes and had a full bottle of water and walking sticks on me, I still felt like I wasn't really prepared for this trail, since I had my hands full and I did not have a backpack on me. Though I live in Henderson, making the 30+ minute drive out of the city to hike Late Night was definitely worth it! While it was windy overall, the temperature wasn't too hot or too cold to hike.

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    The Paseo Walking Path

    The Paseo Walking Path

    4.6
    (17 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    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!

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    The Paseo Walking Path
    Spring is a popular time to see the American Robin and many birds along the Paseo Walking Path.
    Spring is a popular time to see the American Robin and many birds along the Paseo Walking Path.
    The Paseo Walking Path with Goett Family Park in the spring of 2024.

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    The Paseo Walking Path with Goett Family Park in the spring of 2024.

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