Hiking Trails & Parks in Nevada
6,348 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 1 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Nevada. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Nevada
Nevada has 6,348 mapped hiking trails and 1 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 32 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 32 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Nevada
A spatially-sampled view of 138 trail and park locations across Nevada’s counties.
Nevada Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 32 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Nevada
Parks & Campgrounds in Nevada
Longest Trails in Nevada
Curated Guides for Nevada
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Nevada?
Yes — we have 6,348 mapped hiking and walking trails in Nevada, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Nevada?
After Six Scramble Descent near Yosemite National Park is rated expert — the toughest classification among Nevada's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Nevada for families?
ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 1 near Baker is one of the best family picks in Nevada — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Nevada?
Each of the 6,348 trails in Nevada has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Nevada?
Nevada has 1 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Nevada?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Nevada right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Hiking guides & rankings for Nevada
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Nevada, Ranked
Nevada's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleNevada's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Nevada trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Nevada
Ten gentle, well-marked Nevada trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Nevada
Nevada's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Nevada
Federal parks and recreation areas in Nevada ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Nevada: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Nevada's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.