Nevada
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There are over 1,000 known hiking and trekking trails in Nevada
Most popular trails:
Calico Tanks Trail: This moderate 3.4-mile trail in Valley of Fire State Park takes hikers through a colorful landscape of sandstone hoodoos and slot canyons.
Monkey Rock Trail: This moderate 3.2-mile trail in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area leads to a viewpoint with panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley.
Mary Jane Falls Trail: This moderate 3.4-mile trail in Mount Rose Wilderness features a waterfall and swimming hole.
Cathedral Rock Trail: This moderate 2.4-mile trail in Valley of Fire State Park leads to a dramatic rock formation with views of the park.
Turtlehead Peak Trail: This challenging 4.4-mile trail in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area takes hikers to the summit of Turtlehead Peak for panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding mountains.
Hunter Creek Trail: This moderate 4.8-mile trail in Mount Rose Wilderness leads to a waterfall.
Mount Rose Peak Trail: This challenging 5.4-mile trail in Mount Rose Wilderness takes hikers to the summit of Mount Rose for views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.
Railroad Tunnel Trail: This easy 2.4-mile trail in Virginia City National Historic Landmark District takes hikers through a historic railroad tunnel.
Van Sickle Rim Trail Connector: This easy 2.8-mile trail in Lake Tahoe National Forest leads to a viewpoint with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.
Galena Falls Trail: This easy 1.8-mile trail in Ruby Mountains National Forest leads to a waterfall and swimming hole.
Best trails for certain activities:
Rock climbing: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has some of the best rock climbing in the world.
Mountain biking: The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 75-mile loop that offers stunning views of Lake Tahoe.
Hiking with dogs: The Mount Rose Summit Trail is a great option for hiking with dogs, as it is mostly paved.
Stargazing: Great Basin National Park is one of the best places in the country for stargazing.
Backpacking: The Ruby Mountains Wilderness offers challenging backpacking trails with stunning scenery.
Most challenging trails:
Mount Whitney: This strenuous 21.1-mile trail is the tallest peak in the contiguous United States.
Wheeler Peak: This strenuous 13.1-mile trail is the tallest peak in Nevada.
Grouse Creek Trail: This strenuous 20.1-mile trail leads to a remote lake in the Ruby Mountains.
Marlette Lake and Chimney Beach Loop Trail: This strenuous 14.4-mile trail takes hikers to two lakes in the Lake Tahoe area.
Emigrant Pass Trail: This strenuous 15.5-mile trail takes hikers to a pass with views of the Great Basin Desert.
White Pine Peak Trail: This strenuous 18.8-mile trail takes hikers to the summit of White Pine Peak for views of the Snake Range.
Most scenic trails:
Valley of Fire State Park: This park is home to colorful sandstone formations and petroglyphs.
Great Basin National Park: This park has stunning views of the Great Basin Desert and Wheeler Peak.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: This park has dramatic rock formations and hiking trails with views of the Las Vegas Valley.
Lake Tahoe: This lake is surrounded by mountains and offers stunning scenery.
Ruby Mountains Wilderness: This wilderness area has rugged mountains and alpine lakes.
Most family-friendly trails:
Thelma and Louise Viewpoint Trail: This easy 0.4-mile trail in Valley of Fire State Park leads to a viewpoint with panoramic views of the valley.
Sunset Trail: This easy 0.6-mile trail in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area leads to a viewpoint with stunning views of the Las Vegas Valley.
Bigelow Pond Trail: This easy 1.2-mile trail in Mount Rose Wilderness leads to a pond where children can play.
Marlette Lake Trail: This easy 1.4-mile trail in Lake Tahoe National Forest leads to a lake where children can swim.
Galena Creek Falls Trail: This easy 1.8-mile trail in Ruby Mountains National Forest leads to a waterfall where children can splash around.
Most accessible trails in the state:
Railroad Tunnel Trail: This 2.4-mile trail in Virginia City National Historic Landmark District is paved and wheelchair accessible. It takes hikers through a historic railroad tunnel.
Galena Falls Trail: This 1.8-mile trail in Ruby Mountains National Forest is paved and wheelchair accessible. It leads to a waterfall and swimming hole.
Spooner Lake Trail: This 1.4-mile trail in Lake Tahoe National Forest is paved and wheelchair accessible. It leads to a lake where people can swim and fish.
Van Sickle Rim Trail Connector: This 2.8-mile trail in Lake Tahoe National Forest is paved and wheelchair accessible. It leads to a viewpoint with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.
Thelma and Louise Viewpoint Trail: This 0.4-mile trail in Valley of Fire State Park is paved and wheelchair accessible. It leads to a viewpoint with panoramic views of the valley.
Sunset Trail: This 0.6-mile trail in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is paved and wheelchair accessible. It leads to a viewpoint with stunning views of the Las Vegas Valley.
To get permits for trails in Nevada, you can visit the website of the agency that manages the trail. For example, to get a permit for the Railroad Tunnel Trail, you would visit the website of the National Park Service.
