Connecting to a network of trails that run all along the lake on both sides of the border, the Lake Tahoe Bike Trails are multi-use trails, providing great opportunities for running through natural and rural areas near the lake. This trail on the southeast side of the lake runs through wooded areas and provides a great natural experience.

A nice, straight-shot riding trail, the Boulder Highway Trail is a great ride for beginner and aspiring cyclists looking to get started in the sport. The trail is a paved surface separated from the main thoroughfare, making it both safer and easier to navigate than the road surface. Marked for stops at several crossings, most are lighted for safe passage. Moving from Northwest to Southeast, this trail has a gradual climb of 300 feet over 5 miles, it is also a good path for walking or running.

These trails through residential Henderson pass through two neighborhood parks and connect with the Boulder Highway trail. This is an urban type trail through the city, not the open country. There are various places along the trail where you can expect to find water, at least if you detour slightly from the path.

Connecting to a network of trails that run all along the lake on both sides of the border, the Lake Tahoe Bike Trails are multi-use trails, providing great opportunities for running through natural and rural areas near the lake. This trail through Incline Village offers a great run on the northern shore of the lake close to local businesses and other great attractions.

Running through 5 former railroad tunnels, this trail follows the bed of a railroad track used to haul supplies for the Hoover Dam project in the 1930s. The tracks were dismantled in 1962, and then converted into a hiking and biking path. Each of the tunnels is approximately 300 feet long and 25 feet wide, and the open trail provides views of Lake Mead. Don’t miss this adventure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rising through the mountains above Lake Tahoe, this is a great short trail for a run or hike. Near neighborhoods of Kingsbury, this is not a very well-known trail and doesn’t see a lot of visitors, though locals are more likely to be found here. As mapped, this is a downhill path, but this trail can be run either direction.

Offering beautiful views of the mountains, this trail follows along the I-215 belt route in Las Vegas. This is a great trail for running and also offers alternative commuting routes for those living in Vegas. The end of this trail is near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for other recreational opportunities.

Running through the northeast corner of Vegas, this trail is a great alternative for commuters who prefer to travel some other way than by car. And since there are relatively few of those, this is also a great route for urban trail runners. Noise will be high near the freeway, so grab a pair of noise-cancelling headphones for this run. There is a park/golf course for a mid-point rest.

This trail, just short of 10 miles one-way, is a great run along the Saint Rose Parkway in Las Vegas. Future plans include connecting it to the other trails along the Las Vegas beltway and to the Clark County regional trail system. This trail is mostly asphalt, making it a great multi-use trail, and is wheelchair and bike accessible, as well.

One of the few true running trails through the desert with easy access from residential areas, this is one of the best Trail Running spots in all of Las Vegas. This trail has some climb to it, including two small large hills, and your total accumulated climbing is over 1700 feet, one-way. Average slope is over 8%, so this is best for runners in good shape.