Backpacking & Hiking Trails

Coming to Nevada? Bring your hiking boots. Thousands of miles of Nevada hiking trails offer access to everywhere from popular Tahoe hikes along sandy beaches to remote, all-to-yourself wilderness areas, as well as throughout 24 state parks, two national parks, and plenty in between.

From easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips on famous thru-hiking backpacking trails, get ready for serious off-grid solace and panoramic views of landscapes you never dreamed you’d discover here, some just a short hike from the trailhead. Get the lowdown on our favorite places to get after it, as well as where to fill your pack with trail maps and trail guides on the way to your next Nevada hiking adventure.

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Tahoe Hikes

They call it the β€œJewel of the Sierra Nevada,” and once you’ve seen it… you get it. Vast, crystal-clear, and encircled by towering peaks and forest-blanketed mountain wonderlandsβ€”all crisscrossed by hundreds of miles of pristine hiking trailsβ€”Lake Tahoe is a hiker’s paradise. With meadows bursting with wildflowers, alpine lakes and streams, and million-dollar views of Lake Tahoe around every bend, it’s no surprise that Tahoe hikes peak the interest of hikers from all over the globe.

With thousands of hiking trails at your toe-tips, ranging from easy front-country amblesβ€”like the brand-new, waters-edge East Shore Trailβ€”to way-off-grid, multi-day backpacking trips, or even no-hassle, gondola-accessed ski resort walks to a bird’s-eye view of the lake, sublime hiking awaits from South Lake Tahoe all the way to Mt. Rose. Come see what the #Nevadaside is all about.

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Wanna let more Nevada-lovers hike vicariously through you? Use #TravelNevada and share your fave Nevada trails. If we love your photo, look for it here!

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Galena Falls was filled with beautiful views throughout the trail. The hike was pretty easy and after 2.5 miles you'll reach the base of the waterfall with other trail options. I choose to hike to the top of the waterfall. I will be back to explore another trail.
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The rail-trail offers panoramic views of the Lake Mead. The trail leads to five railroad tunnels on its way toward Hoover Dam. 
After the dam was completed in 1935, the railroad ceased operation, and in 1962 the tracks were removed; the trail opened in 1995.
Do you enjoy learning about your state’s history? 
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#FunFactFriday: Did you know that ponderosa pines are known to smell like vanilla and butterscotch? Scientists believe that this sweet scent comes from a chemical in the sap, that when heated by the sun releases the aroma. Next time you find yourself hiking through these towering trees, try it out for yourself! Follow your nose to find a #ponderosa, or look for the trees with the thick reddish bark and long pine needles. A tree that has been exposed to the sun will have the strongest scent.

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April 13th: Seven Keyhole Slots
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Day 2 of camping in Gold Butte National Monument, we went and explored the Seven Keyhole Slots and their associated petroglyphs. These petroglyphs are hundreds, potentially thousands of years old and are pretty incredible to see up close. Even more incredible was discovering them all over the place, even areas you would never think to look. The desert yields such incredible items from our past!
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170 Miles around the Lake Tahoe Basin in the Sierra Nevada and Carson ranges of California and Nevada. What an experience thru hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail with squitay94. Trip report to follow. 
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You gotta have the lows to feel the highs... This is the highest point in Nevada at ~13,140 feet! πŸ”πŸ˜„πŸ‘πŸ»
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