What was hidden is now known!…read more This little park offers all sorts of fun activities! You can play on the playground. They have all sorts of activities in a variety of ways to play. They have a walking mountain path that you can walk or bike. It goes up and down around the park and even beyond. They have dog trails and friendly spots for the pup to hike and walk around as you explore nature together. Get out and walk around! Enjoy the beauty of nature and all her treats to offer. Make sure and keep our parks clean too! Leave nature has we find her!

What a great park. In fact... best park I found so far. A lot of shade, small splash pads area next…read moreto the picnic tables- so moms can watch their kids from the safety of shade. Playgrounds are very cute too. We didn't make it to the bigger kids playground. But little one was very nice. And view! What a beautiful view!!

Very clean park with walking trail, table/bench combo located underneath small gated individual…read moregazebos. There's a nice lake with a marsh and lots of ducks and geese swimming and walking around throughout the park. The day we visited, there was a farmers market, which was a pleasant surprise. Love to shop local and sport small businesses. I was informed that the farmers market frequently sets up at the park, but I don't know the schedule so hopefully when you visit you'll get lucky and be able to support an entrepreneur and snacks and great items.

Nice park for walking and for runners. A lot of communuty events are held here, including a weekly…read moreFarmers market. 4 stars for the lack of playground for kiddos and the flocks of geese that gather here and poop all over. There are a couple basketball and volleyball courts and a fitness area, but nothing for smaller kids. Other Amenities include shaded picnic shelters, tables, restrooms, and a warming kitchen. Future development allegedly includes a dog park, playground, small amphitheater/gathering area, and skate elements.

Second time riding to Union Pacific Railroad Trail today. I went farther down than last time when I…read morewas running. I wished people would pick up after there dogs do there business because I saw so many of them all over the sand area.

Found this beautifully paved path connecting to Pittman Wash Trail. It's mostly peace and quiet on…read morethis part of the trail that I usually take. Will now be incorporating this route whenever extra miles are needed!

Just completed this trail last weekend. It is a nice trail for beginners, my tip is if you want a…read morenice little workout with a decent incline you need to do it clockwise. If you want an easier hike and want to complete the loop then donut counter clockwise. The trail is very rocky so I do recommend some good hiking shoes. Once you get to the top, there is a book you can sign with an amazing view.

Let me start of this review by saying by no means am I "outdoorsy" or a "hiker" so please do not…read moreget the wrong impression that I actually have any idea what I am talking about LOL. As someone who would consider herself mildly active, I found this trail not to be too challenging and suuuuuper enjoyable! There's just something about getting out in nature that is unmatched. My dear friend Terri C asked if I wanted to go on the hike and she picked out this trail for us. We literally brought our coffee with us and had a really nice and pleasurable walk-n-talk date! It was amazing. Most of the trail is paved, which is nice, but once you get more toward the top, it's dirt paths to follow. There's not wedging yourself between rocks or fully climbing boulders or anything, so I found this hike to be sooo enjoyable. You also get unmatched views of the valley! Towards the end, you do have to climb some rocks if you want to get to the tippy top and find the box with the notebook to sign. I loved that someone did this. From looking at photos, I was excited to see an American Flag up here, and literally practiced my poze for it, but the flag was taken down sadly. However, there is still the box with the notebooks that you can sign. We both signed it and dedicated our hike to my late mother and her late father. Definitely recommend this hike to people who are kinda like me, not inactive but not the most physically fit. It took us about 2.5ish hours and was so pleasant.

Amazing scenery all around! It's definitely worth doing…read moreespecially in the cooler weather. I won't recommend it during the summer though as I am always out on trails ... with plenty of drinking water in your backpack, it's still doable all year round. This part of the trail, we hiked, located inside the Lake Mead National Park, so be prepared to pay a fee to enter. $25 entrance fee is valid for 7 days or $80 yearly pass. During our hike, I truly enjoyed the weather, and of course the blooming wild flowers! Prickly cactus flowers are colorfully outstanding from the boring desert landscape! The white poppies are popping everywhere, too! Beautiful yellow, white and purple flowers are covering the hillside all around the trail. The water is flowing in the wash and giving energy during the walk. I practically felt the energy from this beautiful sight! According to the sign on the trail entrance, it said that the trail is not maintained, enter on your own risk! Well, I found that the trail is very well maintained! You can't really miss it. The side of the trail has large rocks all the way. Especially on the beginning, on the upper level. Once you reach the narrow section, where the steps begin, you need to be careful going down. Then, when you reached the waterline you can follow the path carefully. The scenery is amazing! There is an unpaved parking area off of the road where you can find restrooms too.

As part of a dual hike, my friend and I first hiked the Bluff Trail and then drove across the wash…read morevia Northshore Road to get to this trail. Make sure you don't get confused. There are two Wetland trails. One is the 14.1 mile loop that starts from the Wetlands Park. This is a short hike from the downstream side of Lake Las Vegas as the Las Vegas Wash goes to Lake Mead. From the parking lot, you have two options. The fastest route is straight ahead where the trailhead sign is. The other trail is to the left of the pit toilet. It's not as steep, but it is a longer trip. After starting on what I'll refer to as the main trail, you'll soon come to a split in the trail with a section making a 90º turn. If all you want to do is see the wash from the top of the cliff, turn right here. If you want the full experience, keep hiking straight ahead. The trail will narrow, and you'll, descend to a point where there are two cautionary signs. This is also where the trail from the pit toilet comes up from the service road below. I recommend here that you take the right fork here. The steps are not as dependable straight ahead and it's steeper. Go to your right and soon you'll be almost at the level of the wash. Once on the road below, walk the opposite direction of your hike to this point and you'll get close to the weir that helps slow the water so more of the wash doesn't erode. Understand that about 200 million gallons of water gfo down this wash daily. The Las Vegas Wash is our river, if you will. It's lovely to see and listen too. Stay out of the water as it's both regular runoff and treated sewage. The easiest way back is to return the way you came. My friend and I did a harder way. We walked downstream until we came to the service road. We truned left and hiked the road back. While the footing is easier, the entire trip is uphill. Had we returned the way we came, ascending would be tougher, but once over, we'd have had flat going back to the car. We wanted the extra workout so we hiked the road. This is why we get the 1.5 mile round trip. Happy trails!

We have lectric bikes and boy did we take em out for a Spin!…read moreWe rode the entire 35mile loop. It took us about 5 hours with one of them Being breaks. Even with help this trail is a beautiful beast. Steep hills and a steady gradual I cline in the middle. It sure was beautiful though. Great views. Some nature. Just some chipmunks and lizards mostly.

An Earth Day 2016 Celebration Review…read more The River Mountain Trail (not River Mountains Loop Trail) is one of my most cherished hiking trails near Las Vegas. Ever since I first stepped foot on it in 2006, I have adored this charming trail. It is an adoration that led to an annual Spring hike on it. It is a tradition that has cost zero and gives back uncomplicated joy. Yesterday, I celebrated Earth Day on the River Mountain Trail. River Mountain Trail with the unsigned Black Mountain Trail is a six-mile round trip adventure that starts from a parking lot off mile marker 29.5 of the River Mountains Loop Trail (https://www.yelp.com/biz/river-mountains-loop-trail-henderson) in Boulder City then climbs from an elevation of 2,415 to 3,600 feet up to Red and Black Mountain (https://www.yelp.com/biz/red-and-black-mountain-boulder-city). This is what I consider a Disney Trail. Just like a Disneyland ride, it is clean; adorable; picturesque ; and provides a thrill minus the intimidation. Deep into the trail as it climbs the switchbacks up the Red & Black Mountain canyon it even resembles the Big Thunder Railroad. The Civilian Corps that built it in the 1930s did it with the imagination of a Disney Imagineer. The trail is a work of art that follows a sinuous course through the rolling desert where it passes through a verdant canyon of vegetation. Graffiti is relatively nonexistent. From the trailhead near St. Jude Ranch, the first impression is misleading. Following the beginning leg of the trail it borders housing walls and a concrete wash. After a slight curve, it meets the colossal spaces of the desert with Red and Black Mountain Mountain in the distance. In April, with the blooming wildflowers, the desert resembles an Arboretum more than a desolate landscape. Gradually the trail aims toward the Red & Black Mountain canyon. When the trail reaches 2,960 elevation, the switchbacks along the face of Red Mountain start rolling the ribbon of sand up sinuous and gentle curves toward the stratosphere in a place up by the clouds called the Red & Black Mountain summit. The amazing thing is how smoothly it reaches 3,300 feet. Ethereal and beautiful describe the experience of this solitary climb to the stratosphere. I compare this stretch to driving on Utah bound I-15 through endless desert then experiencing the roller coaster dips and turns of the Virgin River Gap. Here there are more rest stops. On the way there are large boulders to pause. Overhead vultures and airplanes pass over the sky. Below is a view of part of Boulder City. At the top of the saddle the trail name ends. Gone are the green and white trail signs with the River Mountain Trail - Bicycles prohibited signs. Gone is any thought of the trail ending. A left leads up to Red Mountain and straight to the Black Mountain summit. Now physically near the clouds and mentally on cloud nine, I continue straight for a. 05 to climb up a gentle 180 elevation gain to the end. On this walk near the clouds, I pass a rock that looks like an alligator. The trail concludes at the Black Mountain summit. At 3,480 feet high I rise above it all (Red Mountain is higher). This is a breathtaking panoramic view of the Las Vegas valley and Mount Charleston, Lake Mead, Boulder City, River Mountains, and desert interspersed with mountains reaching across the Hoover Dam Bridge into Arizona. Adorning the summit is a bench and informative sign on the geology. Even better than the rewarding overlook is that up to now was the laborious part of the hike. Heading back, the hike is a fun downhill descent toward the trailhead. I highly recommend hiking up the River Mountain Trail in the cooler months. In my opinion this hike is priceless. Being that this is an Earth Day review, it is appropriate to write that this is advice written from a person that is down to Earth.

At first, I found it a bit confusing to locate where the trail started. Luckily, I had the maps to…read moreguide me. The trail is unpaved, so I recommend wearing appropriate footwear. It's not steep, but there are a lot of loose rocks. The top can be a bit windy, although it might have just been the day I went. I was the only one hiking up there, so it's important to stay cautious. Overall, it was an easy, short hike, and I would definitely go again.

Nice hike and cool view of the city! Little harder to get to though as you have to drive down a…read morepretty rugged road for 5-7 miles and the trailhead is not marked.

Took our furbabies for a much needed outdoor outing. This trail is right next to our house. Let me…read moresay this first. We got lost! Like really lost. There's so many different side trails that it got confusing for us and it took us over 2 hours to get back to our car. Do your research before taking side trails lol. Other than that everything was absolutely beautiful! We such a fun time together and wondering around. The weather was beautiful and we all got our steps in. This is a very mild trail. Not a lot of climbing or cliffs, but it was quite long because of our getting lost. Great for pets and kids.

The Whitney Mesa Lower Trail (from this point abbreviated WMLT) is a one mile out and back…read moremulti-use trail that bridges the City of Henderson to a natural mesa. It is a trail that has the characteristics of both a City of Henderson and backcountry trail. The WMLT is anchored by the Whitney Mesa Recreation Area Galleria Drive Trailhead at the south and the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve to the north. There are two parking lots that serve the trail. The south one is at the Whitney Mesa Park Recreation Area and the north one is at the Whitney Ranch Activity Center. Both are off Galleria Drive.     I am no stranger to both the Whitney Mesa Lower Trail and the greater Whitney Mesa Recreation Area. From my hikes here what distinguishes this trail from the majority of the Recreation Area is that this is an official City of Henderson Trail with its own route markers and street lights that travels below in the shadow of the mesa. The majority of the Recreation Area consists of backcountry trails on top of the mesa. In reality it is an urban trail at the eastern periphery of the Recreation Area that provides dramatic closeup vistas of the towering Mesa to the west and a residential community, a church, and recreation center to the east.      The few times that I have visited, I parked at  Natural Grocers. This is a good spot to pick up bottled water. From there I walked northbound on Arroyo Grande and turned right onto a no name City trail that bridges the southwest trailhead off Sunset Road to Stone Tree Bluff Street which feeds into the trail.      The trail starts out as a loop encircling ab adorable western themed playground featuring a horse statue, carriage, and general store that is adjacent to open green space. The trail briefly heads northwest as it approaches the Mesa on a slightly uphill climb. When you turn around you can see a panoramic view of southeast Henderson. The trail continues north and past the curve it follows the Whitney Mesa. For the rest of the trail there is urban nature to the left. There are a few signs warning trail users that coyotes and rattlesnakes frequent the habitat. This is also hiking habitat. There are a couple of trails with moderate difficulty that climb up to the top of the Whitney Mesa to join the main backcountry trail. I can picture how beautiful the scenery is when the sun sets. This is a cool spot to watch planes that are about to land at Harry Reid International Airport because it looks like the planes are landing on top of the Mesa. As the trail travels further north there is an attractive distant vista of Frenchman Mountain to the northeast. But to the immediate west in the shadow of the Mesa is Armijos Camp which is a neat area with Indian dwellings and a real Western environment ideal for enjoying solitude in the city. The trail ends at Patrick Street where a few hundred feet to the west is the nature preserve that is decked with short trails that bring a touch of Red Rock Canyon to the City of Henderson. This makes for the perfect spot to turn around.     The nice thing about WMLT is that on the way back you can change the scenery by hiking up the moderately challenging trails climbing up to the top of the Mesa. This is the spot to take in amazing views of southeast Henderson. The main backcountry trail will lead to the noname City Trail (this should be extended to the WMLT) where turning left (northeast) will lead back to the Galleria Drive Trailhead.     One thing that I would like to say about WMLT is that it is disconnected from the rest of the City of Henderson and Clark County Trail System. It is an island onto itself. I think it would be awesome if the City of Henderson connected it with an extended Pittman Wash Trail complete with bridges over both Sunset and Warm Springs Roads. This ultimately would make the Whitney Mesa and WMLT a City of Henderson Trail System hiking and bicycle hub and destination.    I am a fan of the WMLT. It has given me the experiences of hiking on a City of Henderson Trail in the shadow of the backcountry without leaving the City.