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    Amargosa Trail

    4.4 (26 reviews)

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    K A.

    Beautiful area!! Love how the trail starts off with a blue and white playground, bathrooms, and a drinking fountain. There are grassy hills.

    View facing northeast from atop a mountain
    London C.

    This starts as a mild hike but as you progress it does get more challenging. If you take your time I'd say it's about 20-30 minutes before you reach the challenging part. I like parking at Hidden Falls Park off of Horizon Drive. To me, sitting in the grass is a nice way to cool off after this hike. During summer months, it's probably best to go early in the morning otherwise it's unbearably hot.

    View from one of the trails
    April D.

    I like that these trails are near a park and neighborhood, just in case you forget water you can buy some right down the street. Short drive or walk up a hill past the Hidden Falls Park. We only explored the trails a bit since it was hot and sunny that day. I didn't find any shade on the trail so keep that in mind when venturing out. There are multiple routes you can take that aren't too difficult, loose rocks can be slippery, so be careful. You can make it a short hike or longer hike. Be safe and hydrate!

    Bethany E.

    So many trails, so little time. When you live in Henderson, you'll find a multitude of trails for hiking, biking and taking in the view. Amargosa Trail stretches all the way through Henderson. You can start from Horizon Ridge Parkway going through Green Valley Ranch and ending at St. Rose Parkway by Eastern. The trail has paved and natural parts. The natural part of the trail takes you up to some beautiful views of the city. With several trailheads to this path, it's easily accessible. I certainly enjoyed this trail and happy that it's close to home.

    Nikki M.

    I've done this trail twice in the last couple of weeks (started off on gibson and some neighborhood street the first time). The first time I did this trail, I wasn't prepared at all and decided to turn back after a mile and a half because the sun was beating down on me and the temps started reaching into the 106 107 range.. This morning, I started the trail off at the hidden falls park. The trail itself is very easy and as someone else said, there are tons of branch offs from the original trail itself. The one thing I do recommend is carry at least 2 liters of water with you, and PLEASE wear appropriate shoes as there are a lot of sections with slippery gravel/rock. There are steap parts to this trail both ways, some parts for me were hands on knees. There is no shade on the trail but morning was cloudy, cool, and there was a nice refreshing breeze up there, I still needed 2 liters of water. I also saw a bunny on the trail... pretty cute c: All in all, really easy trail. Something to get your heart rate up and its the perfect excuse to get out of the house and experience nature!

    Bonnie P.

    Today was my first time on Amargosa Trail. We parked at Hidden Falls Park and started off with our dog who, admittedly, is a much better hiker than I am. That being said, we didn't make it to the next trailhead but got up high enough to enjoy spectacular views of the valley. I'd say this could be a pretty good workout if you make it one, or a leisurely hike that offers breathtaking sights of Black Mountain and incredible views. Also, from Hidden Falls there's a nice little walking trail that loops back and forth, takes only 10 minutes or so to get to the "end", and gives views of the park and valley below. What a great place for a hike on a nice day - I feel lucky to live so close to it! Can't wait to go farther next time.

    Amargosa Trail /Shaded Canyon Trailhead part
    Shirley B.

    Shaded Canyon Trailhead part of Amargosa Trail has a few picnic benches and bike racks to park your bicycles. Nice view of the Strip too from here. Just heed the warning signs. Gravel can be slippery and there are some dips and sharp twists along this trail ...and most importantly please bring water with you. It's crazy how I've run into people w/o bottled water along the way.

    April L.

    Nice views from this trail! More fun if you venture away from the actual train but stay away from the power poles up top!

    Kathy R.

    This is my favorite place for a good morning workout. You will work up a good sweat here! I like to take the trail towards black mt and then wind back down the mt once i see the view of the city. Takes about half an hour.

    beautiful sunset
    Micah L.

    Great Trail in Henderson. I took my cousins advice to try this spot out a year or so ago. This trail makes for a good workout, it's not too parlous but be sure to have a good pair of shoes or hiking boots. The path can get kind of narrow in some parts and than expand in others. The top of the trail gives great views of vegas and henderson. This is a great spot to see beautiful sunsets in the spring before the weather gets too hot. There's plenty of signs to let you know where your'e going and the distance to get there. Watch out for loose rocks that can cause you to slip , I have taken a few spills but nothing serious. Also be courteous to fellow hikers, if they need to get by and it's a narrow path just stand aside to let them pass. Make sure to bring lots of water with you. It's always wise to carry extra than to not have enough. Not to mention that this trail gives you a work out so you will definitely be craving some water during and after the hike.

    Nice hills to run
    Kevin W.

    nice spot for a trail run with a few options. the trail is well marked and there is plenty of parking and access to the McCullough trailhead. Out and back is about 5 or 6 miles and will give even the best runner a challenge. make sure to wear proper trail running shoes and bring hydration when it's hot. There are no fountains along this trail.

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    Went last weekend. Pretty easy trail. Great weather. No shade, so don't do it in the summer.

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    beautiful trail, It was a nice walk. I was able to climb up and view up high on a smaller mountain. Lots or rocks but it was worth it.

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    GREAT SHADE in the evening for a good portion of the trail i was on. BRING WATER!!!!!

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    We parked at Hidden Falls Park and started off with our dog who, admittedly, is a much better hiker than I am.

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    7.1 mile hike. 3.5 one way and 3.5 back. Some say the hike…read moreis hard but I would say it's moderate until you hit the last 0.5 mile to the top. It's steep and you may have to climb just a little bit. Going down, just be careful and take your time. No shade, and can't imagine during the summer. Bring lots of water. Not crowded at all, and lots of parking as well, just no restroom. Great scenery with the top of the view, where you can see almost everything.

    This review is for trail number 404, which brings you to the peak of black mountain…read more To get to the trailhead just use the Shadow Canyon trailhead in your GPS. The trailhead is in the middle of a neighborhood. There's only about six parking spots, but people were parking on the street. It's almost a half mile on pavement until you actually start the trail. Just keep following the signs for markers 404. Once you get to 1.25 miles the trail will split. Keep going straight. Do not turn right onto marker 402. From here you will start noticing a big difference in the elevation. There are a lot of switchbacks. Be careful with your footing because there is a lot of loose rocks. It's a total of 3.6 miles to the very top. The last 3/4 of a mile gets pretty intense because you're going to have to actually climb up large rocks. You will lose sight of the flag pole that is at the top, but don't give up because when you least expect it you're at the top. The peak has 360° views of the Las Vegas strip, Henderson, Anthem, and you can even see the California/Nevada state line. There is a rock fort that you can sit in. There's an old military ammo box that other hikers left snacks in as well as a journal for you to submit an entry about your hike. It took me about 2 hours to ascend and 1.5 hours to descend. Difficulty was moderate to high.

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    Currently training for a 5k race that's coming up next month and I decided to hit up Anthem East…read moreTrail over by Del Webb Middle School. I've hiked this trail a couple times before with my fam and it's been a long time since I've been back. The weather is finally cool enough for me to take walks outside again and I like that. With the record breaking heat that we had over the summer, it was just too hot to go for a walk outside. My favorite part about hiking these trails is that I get to enjoy the amazing views of the mountains, The Strip, and all other parts of the Las Vegas valley while I get my steps in. Dogs can tag along with you, but be aware that coyotes and rattlesnakes are very active along this trail. Also be sure to carry plenty of water and fully charged phone just in case. I hiked solo and didn't want to go way far out on the trail, so I just stayed where I could see all the views of the city. But I managed to reach my goal of 3.5 miles!

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    Anthem East Trail - Looking out southwest over the valley from about 2km into the walk.

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    Looking out southwest over the valley from about 2km into the walk.

    Shoreline Trail - One of the cool rock formations on the hike

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    Shoreline Trail - Inside the Tunnel. Up ahead .... Norm, Terri & Mel

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