The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
Highest point near Las Vegas. 5 mi with about 4,300 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.
Scramble to a natural tank with a view of the Strip. 5 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Nevada's second-highest summit. 6 mi with about 2,900 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Cool slot canyon with seasonal waterfalls. 6 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Bentonite slot 'cathedrals' you can squeeze into. 0 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Highest summit in Southern Nevada via bristlecone forest. 6 mi with about 4,250 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.
Striped sandstone bowl reminiscent of The Wave. 5 mi with about 150 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Nevada's second-highest summit with bristlecones below. 6 mi with about 2,900 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Slot canyon, sandstone domes and a movie-set ruin in fiery Aztec sandstone. 1 mi with about 150 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Walk to the exposed fault line where gray limestone overrides red sandstone. 2 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
