Pittman wash is a fun trail to bike or walk where you can mostly avoid dealing with traffic. The…read moreside closer to pebble and eastern is usually my least favorite side to walk because a lot of the homes smell either of dog poop, smoke, or laundry detergent. It also has the least plants along that side, and is a bit flat. Biking is solid on that side though as its more even in the trail at the beggining there without areas that are getting repaired like closer to the opposite end. I feel like if you want to enjoy a really nice walk, starting on the side by the Arroyo grande sports park is more preferable. Around the middle of the trail is where it shifts a bit and changes. That side has more water and nature...also as dusk hits a lot of yipping coyotes. It can get a little creepy if you're alone. The trail has lights at night that go off from motion sensors, so you won't need a head lamp. There are multiple parks you can stop at along the walk, however not a lot of spots to grab food easily if you get hungry, so pack a snack if you are doing the full trail. They also have a whole separate trail closer to the old bridge that connects to pittman wash.

This is a nice paved trail that winds through the residences and a wash…read more The motion sensor lights get brighten up as you walk/run/bike past them. There's multiple concrete benches whenever you want to take a break from your trail activity. The trees are trimmed as to not get in the way of those who use the trail. There are auxiliary trails that go down into the wash area if you feel like exploring for a little bit. The local residences are usually out in full force when the weather is nice. Sometimes the trails can feel a little too narrow for the traffic on crowded days but not to the point where you have to stop or slow down. Just be aware of trail ahead and all is well. I've been running and biking on this trail for years now and it's a nice way to knock out some easy miles during a long training run. No matter how you travel on the Pittman Wash Trail, you're in for a pretty good time. Enjoy!

This time of year makes exercising outdoors during the daytime a must! Enjoy the crisp air and sun…read moreagainst your cheek along this 8.1 miles stretch of asphalt and concrete. To keep things interesting out here in the desert, look out for a couple of artistic animal duo structures: the Tortoise & the Hare and Wile E. Coyote & the Road Runner. This trail is not quite a straight shot. There are several major crosswalks/intersections where you'll need to stop and press the crosswalk button. Nevertheless, it's a pretty safe and flat course. If need to take a break, there are several shaded benches, and many smaller uncovered ones made of granite along the way. Plenty of pet waste stations, too. The St Rose Parkway Trail is great multi-use trail, such as biking, running, walking, and inline skating, and is also wheelchair accessible. The trail serves as a connection to 12 different parks and other trailheads, all managed by the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Dept. Other than the trail itself, what I like most about this path are the businesses conveniently located off of the trail, like Starbucks! Also, it's neat to see this area grow with new and upcoming stores like Hobby Lobby and In-N-Out! The starting point (Mile 0) is near M casino, the south end of St. Rose Pkwy. It terminates just before I-215. There are many places to park off of St Rose Pkwy. But, the published places are Siena Heights Trailhead (2570 Siena Heights Drive) and Cactus Wren Park (2900 Ivanpah Drive) for restrooms and parking. Get outdoors now before it gets too hot in the summer!

Pavement under my Nikes, butterflies roam free surrounding me…read more Every time I make contact with the pavement the balance grows every constantly inside me! This beautiful trail has markers that indicate when it's time to go. The starting line uses the fairy tale the Tortoise and the Hare as a whimsical way to roam and explore. You can run, run, run as the hare did and finish in a flash, or pace yourself such as the wise tortoise did. After you get started down the trail look along the way for information booths that mention about the wildlife that calls this area home. The best rich flavors of flora and fauna along this four miles breathtaking. The views of the mountains on the other side of the interstate 15 just rise up to meet the sky. As the sun sets on these mountains every day the next morning the sun shines and stretches her rays across the desert floor to rise and meet the day. Butterflies constantly fly around me as I run on the pavement. Their renewals of hope and happiness continue to fill me with hope that their presence brings joy. As I continue to transform the butterflies presence inspires me to trust that all is going to be coming up rainbows and butterflies. The delicate wings of the butterfly as it flutters close so delicate. That ever present tipping in nature that with all the beauty around us we are all guests that share this wonderful place together. Up close to a butterfly as I bend down to admire its beauty. The wings flutter on air up and down. Looking at the butterfly oh so close she closes her wings and blends into the concrete. The Royal monarch of this butterfly goes white as she disguises herself from me. I would never capture the wild monarch she is truly wild and free. As she delivers her message of hope and divine happiness I leave knowing that I have witnessed a message from beyond. Answers come in all meanings, butterflies have been known to be the messengers of fairies and angels to deliver these messages. Henderson, NV is the lovely city that wants "you" to go outside. Log those 10,000 steps a day. Get that heart healthy. These created paths are low impact to the eco system surrounding it. The creatures that call this area home are still safe with their habitat not too engrossed on. "Leave nature as you found it." While this created path was a beautiful addition that starts at the M Hotel and Casino it circles around and ends at St. Rose Hospital. A four mile trek with wildlife and trash bins all along the path. Make sure the wild coyotes stay here, and those cute little bunnies do not end up as your pet. They are truly cute and cuddly from afar, could pose a risk if you get too close to them. Your empty water bottles and trail mix bags deposit those in these trash bins as needed. Please be careful playing in the desert, she is unrelenting and surreal. Drink plenty of water and enjoy your created paved bliss. Deep within our psyche is this abyss that holds all of our dreams and passions. This liquid pool needs revival once in awhile. We are meant to be in tune with nature. Nurture that bond once in a while with the wild wonderful beautiful surrounding us. Go outside! Unplug your headphones and run on that pavement with the noises of nature surrounding you as you are part of its cycle. The balance of being in tune with nature, for it is our cycle of being. It's the reasons for why, and all of our doubts. Know sometimes we have to embrace the universe accept its gifts and enjoy its happiness that it has planned for you. Once in a while these gears need to be fixed and honed to make sure that it's functional. Run, jump, leap and enjoy this big whole wide world. "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein. A man whom had ultimate fame, beautiful mind, and such strength seeks such simplicity with our world. We could truly learn a lot. Open your mind, see the world through another's eyes and go outside!

Gorgeous trail that is in some parts split with decorative bows and plants and sometimes a concrete…read morelane. It passes by several parks.

Great trail. Lots of trees and shrubbery. Highly recommend to enjoy the beautiful scenery! Check…read moreit out.

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!

Get out to explore more …read more... This walking trail tours both sides of Henderson and Boulder City. It's a great hike that has been sculpted for the individual to walk through a path and even venture out into a little off roading too. Are you looking to bike and explore? The biking experience here is great? Lots of great terrain! Be careful and take it easy. The cliff faces will just keep going with you sliding down if you're not careful. When walking make sure and be prepared. Come and enjoy the views of nature. At this point observe the seasons . For some moments even in summer it's cold enough to need a light jacket. Bring water, this is the outdoors . Take the path and walk a little. Clear your mind and seek the light that comes with going out side. Shall we begin.

I've not hiked nor ridden the full 34 miles of the River Mountains Loop Trail and probably never…read morewill. I simply don't have that kind of stamina. But I have walked a couple of different portions of it covering several miles. Most recently I walked from around mile 11 to roughly mile 13. This section has some steep grades that I struggled to get back up. What can I say? I'm out of shape. A few weeks earlier I walked a bit of the section from Rail Road pass towards Henderson. This was more flat and a fairly easy walk. Not the most scenic. The nearby rail line is cool. The path close to and behind a hotel tower is not so great. And the parking lot was full of people living in vans. All that was misisng was the river. That wasn't so nice. Next I would like to walk a portion through or near Boulder City. The area around Bootleg Canyon should be nice. I look forward to checking it out in the weeks to come.

What amazing jewels are in your backyard?…read more Go outside and explore the beautiful world around you. Shall we close our eyes visualize what you can see and feel? While walking one can caught a glimpse of life that just passed an individual by. This last year life almost took a turn for the worst . Prior experiences and issues came back from the dead to haunt me. But here I stand, thinking and not wanting to waste time anymore. Look into the future you can see change coming . In fact the only constant is "change in life. " Being a burden is not something anyone wants to do. Time to pull one self up here we go. Life is about living . Center and ground yourself! You can feel the calm. You are outside and ready to go walk it off . Life is peaking and is going to be happy . We need to accept the change and accomplishments. What are we going to do in the future? We can keep the journey moving along and forward with the progress of self discovery. We are going to continue and breathe the air of change and look at that which the universe is creating and showing us . What's that we are seeing ? The universe paints for me color rainbows "change is good." Let's listen and learn. Change is good and is coming ! Here we go !

Vegas is Sun City! From the Spring Mountain slopes to the Lake Mead valleys, hiking trails follow…read morethe sun. Down in the southernmost border of the Las Vegas Valley where the rooftops of the Anthem Master Planned Community merge with the open spaces of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area lies a 2.10 ribbon of asphalt and gravel named the Nevada Power Trail. The Nevada Power Trail is an unadvertised jewel. There is a want for parking directly off the trail. An extended walk is necessary for hikers to reach the trail. When I did this hike, I parked at Esselmont Park, which is a pocket park off of Anthem Highlands Drive.* From there I walked south on Anthem Highlands Drive a couple hundred feet to the 4-way stop sign. This is Democracy Drive. I crossed it, then made a left onto the eastbound sidewalk. After a couple of hundred feet I saw a pedestrian Crossing sign then turned right onto the spur trail through a Canyon of fenced off yards toward the Nevada Power Trail. The Nevada Power Trail is easy to spot on account of the power lines. Throughout the duration of the trail, Nevada Power Trail is parallel to the power lines. These aren't the massive towers similar to those things marching out of Hoover Dam. These are the poles you would recognize alongside a Las Vegas surface Street. These are the same power lines that are parallel to the Anthem East Trail alongside the east border of Anthem and the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. When I did this hike, I made a left to go northeast. On the way back, I'd hike the segment that ends to the west. Lately I have been suffering from a foot problem that is an ankle sprain and plantar fascilitis. Because Vegas is Sun City, I needed to celebrate its greatest asset out on a trail despite my foot pain. On Google Maps, I saw the Nevada Power Trail. An hour later, I saw it in person. When I stepped onto the Nevada Power Trail, I was on an asphalt line in the sand between the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area and the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. As I glanced to the right, I took in the beautiful open spaces of the desert reaching toward the McCullough Mountain Range. The Nevada Power Trail is a gateway to fascinating hikes in the desert. Trails reaching into the horizons of the desert branched off to the right. As I glanced off to the left, I'd take in the manicured fenced in yards of Anthem. After steep elevation gains, the views to the left changed into scenic overlooks above rooftops reaching across the Las Vegas Strip toward the Spring Mountains. As the trail reached its only surface street crossing with Democracy Drive, I'd rest at a set of benches to enjoy the scenic overlook. By this time, I had climbed a couple of hills and walked on topography that was mostly pavement with a gravelly segment. After crossing Democracy Drive, Nevada Power Trail changes from a boundary between Vegas and the desert to suburban. On a straight paved stretch the Nevada Power Trail is a linear landscaped buffer separating fenced in backyards. Being in Anthem, graffiti is relatively nonexistent. The deeper I hiked on this stretch, the taller and closer the hill in front of me grew. And being Anthem, there were homes on top of the hills. The trail turned toward the right intersecting with a non name trail bound for access points to Anthem. The trail now made a course upward on what I consider a steep hill. If you are familiar with the Three Sisters of the River Mountains Loop Trail, this incline is a similar beast. The homes that were on the right side returned to the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. At the top of the hill Nevada Power Trail ends at a cul-de-sac. There is a dirt trail that follows the same power lines that in a short distance change into Anthem East Trail and intersect with the Black Mountain Trail. The 2.10 mile walk back was better because it was mostly downhill. I'd get to explore the short segment West of the spur trail toward Esselmont Park. The gravelly surface replaces the pavement as Nevada Power Trail climbs a hill that reaches another scenic overlook over Las Vegas. As Nevada Power Trail reaches the end where Anthem merges with the desert, there is a short paved section. It looks like a dirt trail follows the power lines into the horizon. The geography geek in me believes these are the same Powerlines that meet up with Las Vegas Boulevard South of Sloan. Because Vegas is Sun City, I have to be out on the trails that follow the sun. By the summer, I want to turn my dream of the Nevada Power Trail leading me onto the trails that into the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area into reality. Optimistically I will be back on the Nevada Power Trail. *For directions to Esselmont Park from I-215. take Eastern Southbound to the end. Turn right on Anthem Parkway. At the third traffic signal turn right on Bicentennial. At the stop sign turn left on Anthem Highlands Drive. Esselmont Park is on there right.

Not too sure if it's quite complete…read more The entrance has many covered picnic tables, working bathroom and map of trails. Hiking wise, there are 3 entrance paths that enter into a gravelled open area that was unclear of where it would end up. Pretty much turning left or right, you kind of loop back to the parking lot from that gravel area.

After our hike at the Wetlands, we came here for our after hike snacks and drinks. The park is…read morevery nice and new. This used to be just an area you pulled in to park with a dirt lot. Now there's a large parking lot with several picnic tables and benches and bathroom facilities. The tables are mostly shaded but that depends on the sun and the time of year. It was a pleasant place to spend our after hike time and plan our hike for next week. There are two trails leading from the parking area. One of them splits into a third and they end at an unpaved trail that is the south section of the Wetlands Park Loop Trail. You can take any of these trails from the picnic area to the Nature Center at the Wetlands Park and then come back here for a picnic. It would be a nice family outing!

Petroglyph trails is a great trail for a wonderful nature walk. We saw various birds, lizards, and…read morethere's always that ever looming possibility of spotting various other indigenous animals like desert bighorn sheep, kit foxes, coyotes, desert tortoise, Gila monsters and birds such as roadrunners. There were several reasons for this nature walk, but the primary purpose was to spot and photograph petroglyphs. Unfortunately, after walking 2 1/2 hours we didn't reach where the petroglyphs were located because we started our walk a bit too late in the day and time was against us. But on the next go round, we'll make the necessary adjustments and leave a bit earlier so we can find, photograph, touch and admire any and all petroglyphs that exist on this trail. I look oh so forward to our next visit and I'm sure I will be in awe once I bear witness to the splendor and beauty of the drawings/artwork left behind by the early settlers/indigenous people of this wonderful land. Word to the wise the Nevada weather can reach dangerously high temperature so be sure to bring plenty of water.

I had an incredible hike here! I saw some mountain goats! It was a bit of a walk, but still a ton…read moreof fun. I highly recommend this hike!