Las Vegas Local Guide
Trails, things to do and local businesses across Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas, written for people who live here.
Hiking near Las Vegas
80 trails, each with its own page: distance, difficulty, fees, parking and the season to go.
Best hikes near Las Vegas
Fifteen trails within about an hour of the Strip, ranked… Explore
Short hikes near Las Vegas (under 2 miles)
Twelve trails near Las Vegas under 2 miles round trip… Explore
Free hikes near Las Vegas
Ten trails near Las Vegas with zero entrance fee, including… Explore
Dog-friendly hikes near Las Vegas
Ten confirmed dog-friendly trails near Las Vegas — and a… Explore
Best Waterfall Hikes Near Las Vegas
Five hikes near Las Vegas with a real seasonal waterfall… Explore
Best winter hikes near Las Vegas
Ten trails at their best during winter's comfortable temperatures —… Explore
Right now
It's hiking season
October through April is the time for Red Rock, Valley of Fire and Lake Mead. Red Rock's Scenic Drive needs a timed-entry reservation from October 1 to May 31, 8am to 5pm.
More things to do
Indoors on a hot day: Escape Rooms · Bowling · Arcades · Mini Golf
Local businesses
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Covering the valley: Las Vegas · Henderson · North Las Vegas