My advice is to know the trail you're going to hike before you go. Don't be like us and assume you will know where to go. We started on one trail and we're supposed to go off on another but I didn't realize that until I got home and saw the directions. SO, we ended up hiking and walking and walking and hiking further and further into the desert. Ended up doubling the original hike that was "supposed" to be a loop. Other than getting lost, it was a nice trail. It's not strenuous at all and pretty easy with a few hills. Nothing unbearable or too hard, even for kids. There's lots of cactus plants and of corse rocks and wildlife. It's nice to go early in the morning before it gets too hot. There are some views of the city and lots of views of desert and mountains. At the beginning of the hike there is a parking lot, restrooms and maps. read more

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Only hike about 2 miles here and found it very average however I was chomping at the bit wishing I had my mountain bike. There is an actual bathroom here with cold water. There is even a place to maintenance your bike. Admittedly I did enjoy all the grouse and bunnies running around. For hiking not so much but if you have a bike I'd say give it a go. read more

Came here this morning on a Saturday around 7 AM. Parking lot was nearly empty. I hiked around the trails here for a few hours until it started getting more crowded and noisier. A lot of people in Henderson talk too loudly when they are outside, and they let their children scream nonsensically. The trails are a great workout for your core. I could really feel the burn in my leg muscles as I hiked these hills. The crispness of the morning crosswinds felt more intense the higher I cimbed. It felt really good to hike. Obviously this isn't as fun as going to Lake Mead, but it'll do if you need a quick morning hike before work. read more

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From beginner trails to I'm dying, dead, deceased trails. My friends tried to take me on the latter, but I wasn't having it, lol. Great spots for climbing, but watch out for the elevation if you're not used to it. All in all a nice place to get out and about! read more

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So finally decided do true TRAIL run session and my friends that do trail running all the time told me McCullough Hills is good one. Me more of road runner training for triathlons or marathons. I understand the benefits of trail running higher elevation, more climbing, and solid workout on the legs. I needed do 10miles on the training schedule. The way trails set up for first timer nice and easy five miles out and back. They have few trails that can mix things up add more difficulty and really once at top just another spectacular view of the valley. The one I did was the main path out towards anthem hills (it complete opposite end but either side has base starting point for the trails). Or you can do Sloan Canyon trail from the base of McCullough. So really there no way can get bored with the routes from climbing or distance. One thing make sure pay attention depending on the time of the year and day. The trail has snakes. So be conscious of them. The paths especially the main ones nice and wide so whether someone on bike, running, or hiking enough room pass. It such popular trail everyone respects it and keep it clean. At the base really like the clean area with bathrooms, map of couple of the trails, rules of the trails, water fountain, and one picnic table with cover so once done can chill in the shade. Warning the address on this is WAY WAY off. I ended up driving around neighborhood with no end in sight. Forget the direction. The true address 271-289 W Mission Dr. Henderson, NV 89044. If looking to take break from Vegas not looking for long drive. McCullough Hills Trails is the perfect spot for training, relaxing, and once get top the views is amazing. read more

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When I look southeast across the Las Vegas Valley at the landscape towering over Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, I see it as a large drive-in screen where the curtains are Black Mountain and the McCullough Mountain foothills. It is behind this large drive in screen where the movie takes place. The movie is a Western adventure starring the hiker and Mother Nature. The plot of the movie is the hiker killing stress. Through the experience of a natural high walking with Mother Nature in a Western landscape the hiker leaves spiritually high on life. It is the Anti-Drama. Congress and the City of Henderson are the creators of the McCullough Hills Trail Adventure. Going back to 2002, Congress took the initiative to preserve Sloan Canyon for future generations. The Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area was born. The City of Henderson played a vital role with their Sloan Canyon Resources Management Plan. In this plan was formulating the plan for the McCullough Hills Trail. This adventure was released on March 9, 2013; when the City opened the trail to the public. The eight mile McCullough Hills Trail is the script of the movie. Follow the script, and the hiker will star in an attractive western landscape walking on a comfortable surface. Stage left (looking south the left is really to the east) is from the Mission Hills trailhead. In my opinion the parking is primitive. I extend the hike by parking at Hidden Falls Park, and turning left onto the Amargosa Trail (along the power lines), a short distance to the Mission Drive Trailhead. The best way to describe the trail is that it follows in back of the mountains that parallel Horizon Ridge Parkway from Black Mountain to Eastern Avenue in the Anthem community. The trail gradually gains elevation with soft curves. It reaches 3,120 feet west of Mile Marker 4. In the vicinity of mile marker 4, it levels out. It is an eight mile hike. There are mile posts that include emergency phone numbers. The trail overlaps the northern edge of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. It is never too distant from the power lines, which could be a valuable landmark. The closer it gets to Anthem, overlooks of the Valley appear. The trail eventually ends at McCullough Hills Parkway in Anthem Hills. The scenery is worthy of Academy Award recognition. It is a couple of miles from the trailhead, that the McCullough mountains envelope the hiker. Looking south the McCullough Mountain range extends into the real state of movie making: California. The open spaces of Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area display the underrated beauty of the Mojave Desert. The views of the Las Vegas Valley near Anthem Hills Park are spectacular. Just like a cool Hollywood plot, the trail passes two Black Mountains. At the Mission Hills Drive entrance is the Black Mountain seen from I-515, at the opposite end is Black Mountain. Like a work of art, the trail artist designed the trail to celebrate the contours of the land. In this Western Adventure cue cards are unnecessary for a stellar performance. What is necessary are comfortable foot wear, sun tan lotion, a hat, phone, and abundance of drinking water. The adversaries of the hiking adventures: the vandals have yet to strike. As of this review, the trail is untouched by vandalism. If the bad guy strikes, each mile marker displays the emergency number and location. What is neat about this adventure is that you can turn it into a double feature. After leaving stage left at the Mission Hills trailhead you can partake in another adventure along Amargosa Trail and Hidden Falls Park. If you leave stage right in Anthem, you could partake in an adventure on the Anthem East Trail which will ultimately lead to Black Mountain Trail. Speaking from experience, this adventure will be enough. I highly suggest partaking in two separate hikes. It took me 3 1/2 hours hiking from Mission Drive to Mile Marker 4. There were a couple of breaks and diversions. Still, it took a lot of energy. I recommend hiking Mission Drive to Mile Marker 4 or/and McCullough Hills Parkway to Mile Marker 4. If you decide to star in this movie, this is where you get credit for being in it. You can check in to Yelp at the bench between mile markers 2 and 3. It is a nice shaded spot to take a break. The Yelp 100 Challenge. Casting review 74 of 100. read more

This is the actual hike I went on today. I accidently checked in for the wrong place. Located at the end of Mission off Horizon Ridge Pkwy, just up the hill from the big shopping center on Horizon/Horizon Ridge. This is a popular trail, we saw plenty of hikers and bikers, dog walkers, and even some families out for a hike. You can actually take this trail all the way over to Anthem (8 miles). Not much for views, at least where we walked to (mile marker 2). Its your typical Vegas hike, lots of desert bushes, no wildlife, and not much to look at. I do miss hiking in Oregon. I did this hike with the Henderson Hikers meetup group. There were about 8 of us and it was good to have some encouragement as I never realize how out of shape I am. Too much binge watching TV I guess, and drinking, and smoking, and just being OLD! lol My goal for 2016 is to get out and hike as much as possible, 3-5 times a week, to get back into shape. read more

McCullough Hills Trail - View - Hiking Near Me

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My favorite trail in Henderson. Parks are good for a short walk but if you really want to hike & get closer to nature this is the spot. The trail itself stretches 8 miles from Henderson to the anthems. If you stay on the path the terrain is pretty mild. Mountain bike riders usually are polite and warn you if they are approaching or need to get by. You can see a lot of wildlife at dawn & dusk. They have recently added a well lit parking area, bathrooms and shaded area with picnic tables. There's not much vandalism, a few idiots leave some broken bottles and such but nothing serious. What's great about this trail is that it's not very crowded. So if you want some solitude up in the hills check this place out. read more

McCullough Hills Trail - Near mile marker 1 - Hiking Near Me

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Had a few hours to blow so decided to stop here for some hiking as it was close by. The trailhead and parking lot were easy to find and clean facilities. The trail was a nice easy walking trail with a few smaller hills. Would hike here anytime. read more

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This is an 8-mile trail that I hiked a while back with a group. This hike is located in Sloan Canyon NCA and is accessed from urban neighborhoods in the Anthem and Horizon Ridge areas of Henderson.  To get here, take 215 to Hwy 95 South, exit right on Horizon Dr. and immediately to your left take Horizon Ridge Pkwy south to Mission Hills Dr. (go South past Von's). Then go right at Mission Hills Dr. until the road ends at the trailhead. Trailhead & street parking available. This trail connect Henderson's Anthem development to Mission Drive and Horizon Parkway through Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. It provides an excellent workout for endurance training. Great for running and biking as well. There is no shade but there are a few places to rest along the way. It was great experiencing Nevada's natural desert scenery. read more

This trail system is really great for a number of activities. My husband and I have taken our dogs out here on a number of occasions. First off, it is out of the city, but not so far out if you have to drive miles to get to the trail head. Secondly, you are very quickly into the trails once you start off on any hike/run/bike here. I'm not that great at hiking (read: I'm clumsy/un-blalanced and I've come to accept that fact), however I still do like to get out of the city and explore nature + add a different facet to my exercise routine - so hiking/walking trails is good! There tend to be a good number of people out here on the weekends, so don't think you can come out here to be ALONE with nature or anything. Guaranteed you will see a handful of other outdoors peeps running/walking/biking out here. My husband has gone farther and biked/ran the trails much further than I have. He uses this trail system to train for a marathon and a triathlon later this year. He has gone out during the middle of the week and has said there are far less people out there then. Makes sense. Anyway, I highly recommend this trail system for just about anyone - novice, families, people with dogs, even families can do this one with ease, even with younger kids you shouldn't have much trouble. read more

I always start this trail from reunion park in anthem. Starts off paved till you get to the top of the mountain. I've never made it to the end only cause I get scared to get lost. It get pretty empty when you get over the mountain. Great views from The anthem side. read more

Great trail for beginners or experienced runners! Trails are marked and you can easily see the distance markers along the trail. Great scenery and will definitely go back again! read more