Perfect biking rocky trail and wonderful hiking. Amazing views and wonderful trail. Saw tortoise,…read morelizards, cactus and a lot of flowers. A fabulous day soaking up the sun. The trail is dusty, not crowded, take plenty of water and have a great time.

I have read a lot about the trails in Bootleg Canyon and I have crossed some of them when hiking to…read moreRed and Black Mountains from the St. Jude Ranch side of the mountains. I was looking for some new hiking places and I checked in a book given to me about the best bike rides in Las Vegas. It turns out that several of them were for Bootleg Canyon and I decided to do the Outer Caldera Loop Trail. Entrance to the canyon is from Canyon Road in Boulder City. As you go up the road, there are two traffic circles. The second one has a metal mountain bike sculpture and the 35 mile River Mountain Trail passes one of the circles. There are bathrooms at the small park and this is a trailhead for some of the trails in this section of the canyon. The historical marker in my photos tells how the canyon got its name. This is a wonderful area for outdoor activities on foot or wheels (non-motorized). The geology is very colorful and interesting.

The Wells Trailhead is off Galleria Drive two miles west of Lake Las Vegas. The trailhead is for…read morethe Wetlands biking/hiking trail and is part of the paved section of the trail. The is the South Loop section of the bike trail. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead. The lot is dirt and there is a fair amount of parking. One can easily walk a short distance from the parking area to the edge of the bank and get a great view of the river that flows from the water treatment facility to Lake Mead. It's a good place to view some wading birds and enjoy a hike or ride your bike. Adjacent to the parking area is a trail that goes up some wooden stairs to a bench on top of the ridge. From there, you have a good view of the wetlands, the Las Vegas Strip, and the mountains on the west side of the valley. This is not a very busy trailhead so it's a good place to start out from here.

Great oasis in the middle of the city. We visit Vegas a few times a year and will definitely go…read moreback. Easy drive from South Strip and way closer than the Red Rocks for a little time in "nature".

Nestled behind some of the most exclusive homes and golf courses in south west las Vegas you can…read morefind one of the most intricate mountain bike systems. We've been having great rides, jumps and experiences here since we started riding back in 2016. It's all ways a great time. Come out and try your mom, permagrin, pornstar and Davies dive, you will love it.

Bear's Best is an absolute blast! Using trailforks as a guide....there are lots of trails with fun…read moredrops and jumps. The trails vary in difficulty and you can get lost easily with all the trail crossings. Trailforks was a great help to keep me on track.

Super convenient and well worth the price. The only thing is- download your maps before they pick…read moreyou up!! The cell service in town was spotty and then non existent at the drop off point so I didn't have the maps loaded. Then the trail makers were mostly gone, so I had to take guesses on some of the trails back. There's no phone service, so you have to download the maps to your phone! But the first trail was a great single track descent through the desert hills and cactus. I had a quick stop at the bottom for photos and then on to Cactus Slalom trail, bobbed and weaved through that and then took a right at Hurl and then couldn't find the correct trail back and almost missed my pick up time. That's mostly on me for not having maps to ride in the desert when it's 95 degrees. If you can, go early. The sun can be relentless and there's NO shade. Take more water than you think you need. The bike held up great and ate up the terrain with zero complaints. A great match for the trails. The scenery is astounding and unique. The pick up and drop of is amazingly easy and convenient! So glad i chose them and would happily do it again.

Super cool activity outside of the strip. Beautiful Nevada scenery just 35 minutes out from the…read morehotels. And they do pickup and drop off with all the equipment you need. Best part was our guide Rafael who went above and beyond. Checked on the riders quickly when someone fell (no injuries), carried extra water for us, and had a fantastic attitude and vibe the whole time. And then stopped at a gas station after the trip just to get us cold gatorades. We did cottonwood - Latenight trailhead. About 3 hours, barely difficult if you're out of shape but super fun otherwise! Highly recommend for something active with great views and a unique experience.

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.

Las Vegas Overlook Loop…read more Review: In the last 12 months, we completed this hike 2.5 times. Our first time was February 2019 just days after Las Vegas was hit with snow. The challenge then was the cold weather and slippery/icy terrain. We attempted this hike last summer before 7 AM and turned around after 2 miles due to the heat. We just hiked this trail a few days ago and the weather was perfect. This hike is no cupcake, but at the same time, I didn't think it was too difficult. Just keep in mind that the total distance is a little over 6 miles, it will take over 2 hours to complete, the climb is between 1,500-2,000 feet, and 90% of the trail is exposed. If you ever climbed Exploration Peak or Lone Mountain and thought either one was hard, then this hike is NOT for you. I compare this hike to Turtlehead Peak or Gass Peak. The view is awesome!! Stats: According to AllTrails, the total distance is 6.3 miles round-trip, 1,534 ft elevation gain, and rated as "hard". My stats are about the same. The only difference is that my Garmin has the elevation gain a little over 2,000 ft. Location & Tips: I'm unsure where exactly the trailhead starts, but you can park off NV-159 and Fossil Ridge Road or GPS to Cowboy Trail Rides (4053 Fossil Ridge Road, Las Vegas, NV 89161). Due to the Coronvirus and all of the shutdowns, the main parking is currently closed, but you can still park on the side of the road or in front of the parking lot. There is typically an enough space to safely park if you get here early. -Start from the Horseback Riding signage and head down the trail. The stables will be on your left side and as the trail begins to merge right. Take the first trail past the stables on the left. The trail is clearly defined (even in snow) and easy to follow. -Around .75 Miles: You will see two trails; one is leading left and the other is straight. Head straight and from there, you'll reach a few switchbacks. After 4 sets of switchbacks, you'll reach a split. The trail to the left heads to Muffin Ridge and the trail to the right heads towards the overlook. Follow the trail to the overlook. From there, it's another 2 miles to the highest point and the overlook. -The overlook is around the 3-mile mark. Enjoy the view, snap some pics, but be careful. Keep in mind that you're still on top of a mountain. Gravity always wins. -Heading Back: You can either backtrack back to the trailhead or continue on the trail to complete a full loop. Continue the trail and you'll reach the flattest part of the hike. You know you're there when you see the solar panels. Continue to follow the trail to another trail dubbed Bone Shaker Extreme. Follow that trail down and watch your footing. Parts of the trail is rocky, slippery, and potentially, bone shaking dangerous. Follow that trail and eventually, you'll reach the area that leads you back to the trailhead.

If you're looking for a hike in the Red Rock area with excellent views and want to get lots of…read moresteps on your Garmin, Whoop, or FitBit, this one is it. Plus, you don't need a reservation! Park at the Cowboy Trails horseback rides parking lot off of SR 159 and head towards the horses. Just follow that road until you see a trail to your left and follow it; using the AllTrails app is recommended as there are various little trails there. It's about 2.7 miles to the overlook with gradual elevation gain along the way. You'll know you've arrived when you are greeted by a fantastic view of the Strip and Vegas Valley in front of you. From here, you can turn around and go back the way you came or continue on the trail heading west where you'll eventually face Red Rock. The trail will loop north until you start heading down back down towards the horses. Careful on the descent as there is loose gravel and rocks to navigate. If you do a true loop and not the out and back, it's very easy to get almost 6.5 miles total when you start tracking your mileage from the parking lot. This hike will take the better part of 3-3.5 hours depending on your pace and how much time you want to spend at the overlook enjoying the view. Bring plenty of hydration and snacks to enjoy, but be sure to pick up after yourselves. Happy hiking! #LeaveNoTrace

Every Year we come down from Reno to ride bootleg, and every year it gets more and more fun! The…read moretrails are fantastic and Mike is always super friendly and in good spirits. We can't wait until next year.

If you're looking to ride in Bootleg we highly recommend Bootleg Canyon shuttles! Mike & Elias are…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and provide a seamless shuttle experience! We did a half day private shuttle and then a full day the next day and got all the riding we expected and more!

Willow Creek, at the northern end of the Spring Mountains in the boundaries of the Humboldt-Toiyabe…read moreNational Forest, is a fun time! To get here you'll need to drive north on U.S. 95 from Las Vegas and then turn west off the 95 onto Cold Creek Road, which runs in between two prison facilities. It's about 17 miles of paved road until you see the sign for Willow Creek in your right. Once you turn, you will be on a dirt road and please remember to drive slow as there are residential homes along the road and animals. You will pass some picnic tables along the way that are great for a picnic or rest break. It's not very maintained out here, because the creek has washed out roadways and the proper authorizes stopped maintaining the road, so you will find people at times camping, but not often. Most of the time it's dirt bikes, ATV's and 4x4 high-clearance vehicles stopping for lunch after riding the rugged road past Willow Creek. The amount of water in Willow Creek (about 3 miles from cold creek road where you turned for WC) depends on how much runoff from rain and snow fills it. The Nevada Spring Snail can be found in the creek, but please let them be and don't add anything to the water. Habitat loss effects the snails. Cottonwoods, willows, wildflowers and many beautiful shrubs thrive along the creek where wildlife likes to hang out. I heard lots of critters scurrying around in the bushes. You'll need to bring plenty of water and as always you'll need to pack out what you pack in. Nobody wants a trashy area and since this area isn't maintained as much it would be great if we who use it could just keep it nice. If you decide to drive through the creek and proceed further you will need at least a 4x4 high-clearance vehicle to safely make it through. Past the creek it's extremely rugged and will take you through Wheeler Pass into Pahrump. It's about 28 miles from Cold Creek all the way through to Pahrump. There are many other side roads and even one that will take you to Indian Springs. It's so so so important that you know where you are going before taking Wheeler Pass all the way through and have a map for sure. It can get confusing not knowing which road you should take and some are better for trucks/jeeps than others. Dirt bikes and ATVs are the best option for Wheeler Pass. Many have and will attempt to make it all the way through only to have to turn around because their vehicle simple cannot make it or they get stuck and need help. Oh yeah, cel signal pretty much doesn't happen out here past the creek. If you make it far enough you'll be lucky enough to take in the Tecopa Charcoal Ovens. It's a really fun ride when done right!

The sites are big and lots of room to get away! The road not that bad if you go slow in a 2wd…read more. My only complaint is people leaving tons of trash, toilet paper crap everywhere dirty diapers broken glass! Very disrespectful! Please clean the sites after done camping! And if you gotta poo dig a hole, seeing peoples dirty poo rags is just gross!

I don't know why it took so long for me to find out about this trail, I am actually quite happy…read morethat is a hidden secret. You must drive up a windy dirt road passing camp sites along the way to get to the trail head. Not too far into the hike it turns into an oasis with a stream, butterflies, hummingbird moths, and tons of greenery. We didn't go all the way to Sisters Mountain since it was a bit humid during "monsoon season" but we had a great time and will definitely return and hopefully make it further. We followed the maps on AllTrails to get there.

Located within a 5 minute drive from Laughlin Nevada is a spot where a very short hike takes you…read moreback thousands of years. The Sacred area is well worth the short trip and shorter walk. There are literally hundreds of petroglyphs and other stunning views of the rocky mountainous and desert terrain. If the the Laughlin area - Just Do It.