Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Boulder City

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

Scenic trek through former train tunnels. Lakeside hiking route snaking through 5 historic railroad tunnels toward the Hoover Dam.

River Mountains Loop Trail

River Mountains Loop Trail

34-mi. hiking, biking & riding trail. Purpose-built 34-mi. route for hiking, cycling & equestrian use, with campsites & restrooms.

Hidden Falls Park & Amargosa Trailhead

Hidden Falls Park & Amargosa Trailhead

Public park with playground & barbecues. Neighborhood greenspace with picnics areas, barbecues, basketball & a playground, plus a skate park.

Pittman Wash Trail

Pittman Wash Trail

Paved trail for running & cycling. Winding trail offering a no-cars paved route for runners & cyclists through the city.

Duck Creek Trailhead

Duck Creek Trailhead

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Clark County Wetlands Park

Clark County Wetlands Park

Nature preserve with bird-watching. Trails & wetlands for walking, picnicking & bird-watching, plus 45,000-sq.-ft. nature center.

Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve

Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve

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Western Trails

Western Trails

Neighborhood park with a playground. Landscaped 7-acre neighborhood park with a shaded playground, picnic tables & restrooms.

Exploration Peak Park

Exploration Peak Park

Park with playgrounds & scenic hikes. Park with picnic areas, uphill hike/bike trails for valley views & an Old West–themed play area.

Mountain's Edge Regional Park

Mountain's Edge Regional Park

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Peccole Ranch Trail

Peccole Ranch Trail

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Hualapai Canyon

Hualapai Canyon

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Cottonwood Canyon

Cottonwood Canyon

Grassy greenway with walking trails. Scenic, linear park featuring paved pathways for walking & running, plus a BBQ/picnic shelter.

Lone Mountain Park

Lone Mountain Park

Roller hockey rink & tennis courts. Green space with a roller hockey rink, basketball & tennis courts & a playground, plus picnic areas.

Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead

Buckskin Cliff Shadows Trailhead

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Lone Mountain Trailhead

Lone Mountain Trailhead

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Cliff Shadows Open Desert Park

Cliff Shadows Open Desert Park

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Late Night Trailhead

Late Night Trailhead

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Calico Basin Trail

Calico Basin Trail

Hiking path with big rock formations. Scenic trail running along the base of the Calico Rocks, popular with hikers & rock climbers.

Promenade Park

Promenade Park

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Calico Tanks Trail

Calico Tanks Trail

Hiking area on red rock with views. Popular out-& back hiking trail on red rock with scrambling sections & scenic views of the canyon.

Lost Creek Canyon

Lost Creek Canyon

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Fletcher Canyon Trailhead

Fletcher Canyon Trailhead

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Stanley B Springs Trail

Stanley B Springs Trail

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Echo Overlook

Echo Overlook

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North Loop Trailhead

North Loop Trailhead

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Mt. Charleston Wilderness

Mt. Charleston Wilderness

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Cathedral Rock Trailhead

Cathedral Rock Trailhead

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