Nevada

Looking for the best hiking in Nevada? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Nevada. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Nevada

  • Reno, Nevada

    Hunter Creek Trail

    3.5
    6.43 mi / 1362 ft gain
    Just outside of Reno find a fun little hike through the hills along a creek, ending at a beautiful waterfall.  The trail is heavily trafficked and easy to follow with two creek crossings.  It is mostly a moderate but steady climb on the way out, with just a few steep spots. The parking lot has ...
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  • Fallon, Nevada

    Visit the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

    From Fallon, Nevada on US-Hwy 50, head east for 5 miles to NV-116. Turn Left onto NV-116 and take this road for 12 miles until you reach the Stillwater Wildlife Refuge. From the intersection of Stillwater Rd and Hunter Rd, you can head North on Hunter Rd, which leads to hiking trails or you can c...
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  • Reno, Nevada

    Church's Pond via the Jones-Whites Creek Trail

    4.0
    6.49 mi / 2185 ft gain
    For the first 0.6 miles the trail follows a peaceful creek, before upping the steepness as it ascends the mountain sides via multiple switchbacks. At 2.5 miles in, you reach a peak that allows you to see from Reno to Washoe City; a perfectly good place for sane people to enjoy and turn back. Howe...
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  • Clark County, Nevada

    Hike the Rainbow Vista Trail

    5.0
    1.1 mi / 95 ft gain
    Start the hike from the parking area. At the beginning, the trail is rather sandy. Further in, the trail gets easier and has wonderful views of the surrounding rocks and there is interesting desert vegetation. The colors in the rocks are incredible! This is one one the prettier hikes in the park.
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  • Carson City, Nevada

    Secret Harbor / Whale Beach

    4.0
    1.67 mi / 384 ft gain
    Secret Harbor / Whale Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Carson City, Nevada.
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  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    Frenchman Mountain Trail

    5.0
    4.49 mi / 1913 ft gain
    A popular out and back (or up and down) hike just outside Vegas. The trip up will burn you out, go early and bring water! The top will reward you with some of the best views of Las Vegas to the West, Lake Las Vegas to the South, and Lake Mead to the east.
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  • Incline Village, Nevada

    Monkey Rock

    4.8
    2.64 mi / 463 ft gain
    This is a short but rewarding outing: The hike to Monkey Rock is around 2.6 miles round-trip with about 460 feet of elevation gain. It’s located just above the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe near Incline Village, Nevada, and is famous for the granite formation shaped like a monkey (hence the ...
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  • Baker, Nevada

    Hike to Baker Peak, Great Basin National Park

    15 mi / 4000 ft gain
    Clustered in arguably Nevada's highest mountain group, Baker Peak is the state 4th highest peak, right behind the neighboring Jeff Davis and Wheeler Peaks. Because Baker is slightly overshadowed by its neighbors, it sees very little traffic. Baker Peak is rugged, wild, and requires a long approac...
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  • Clark County, Nevada

    White Domes, Fire Wave, and Seven Wonders Loop Trail

    3.27 mi / 387 ft gain
    Start the hike from the parking area. This is a great way to see several of the main draws at the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. First, the trail is fairly level and sandy. Further down the trail, there is a fairly sharp descent in the canyon below. There is a place and a marker from a film...
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  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    Drive the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop

    4.5
    12 mi
    Begin your drive from the visitor center. Drive along the scenic highway and stop at one of the multiple parking areas to get out of the car, stretch your legs, and hike some the trails starting from the parking area. There is a variety of easy to moderate difficulty trails stemming from the park...
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  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    Hidden Trail to Hidden Forest Cabin

    10.22 mi / 2036.09 ft gain
    Straddling the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts, the Desert National Wildlife Refuge protects a wide variety of ecosystems across a diverse landscape. The refuge was established in 1936 in order to provide habitat for the desert bighorn sheep and other desert wildlife. Today, it is the largest wild...
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  • Carson City, Nevada

    Skunk Harbor

    4.0
    2.83 mi / 564 ft gain
    Skunk Harbor is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenbrook, Nevada.
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  • Baker, Nevada

    Teresa Lake

    1.61 mi / 331 ft gain
    Teresa Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Baker, Nevada.
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  • Reno, Nevada

    Anderson Park Loop

    4.0
    1.64 mi / 92 ft gain
    Anderson Park Loop is a popular trail for walking or running tucked away in a quiet neighborhood near Reno, Nevada. The trail loops around a pasture and connects up to Bartley Ranch for a longer or more scenic route.   Take in scenic views of the surrounding mountains, but there may be some traf...
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  • Clark County, Nevada

    Arrowhead Arch

    0.14 mi / 7 ft gain
    Who doesn't love an easy trail, that takes you to an epic arch?...I know I do! With this trail being right off the road, and probably a quarter mile from Elephant Arch, it's super convenient and well worth the 5-10 minute walk/hike. The trail is marked as Arrowhead Trail Historic Marker, so that...
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  • Clark County, Nevada

    Hike the Petroglyph Canyon Trail to the Mouse's Tank

    0.8 mi / 25 ft gain
    Start the hike from the parking area for the Petroglyph Canyon Trail. The trail is not difficult to hike, but has deep sand in some places. There are very good views of the rock formations and of the desert vegetation and there are a couple of places where petroglyphs can be seen. The view at the...
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