Ahnspired: Nature

Inspired Adventures - Amargosa Trail - Hidden Falls

Approximately 5 mile hike (roundtrip) starting at Hidden Falls Park. Nice hike, but there is a lot of loose gravel and some steep spots so a nice pair of sneakers and caution is advised.

Always better to be safe than sorry, so I will admit there was one spot where I sat on my butt and did a hybrid slide/crawl down. Definitely not a beginners trail. My mother on the other hand did just fine on her legs, so I guess it all depends on how adept/confident you are at hiking.

BTW, it can get super windy up there...wind that cuts like a knife. If you go during the winter like me you should definitely dress warm and have a hoodie for your head.

Location: 281 W. Horizon Dr., Henderson, NV 89002

Link: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings/parks-and-trails/locations-and-features/hidden-falls-park-and-amargosa-trailhead

References...
1. City of Henderson link above

Inspired Adventures - Clark County Wetlands Park

According to Wikipedia: The Clark County Wetlands Park is the largest park in the Clark County, Nevada park system. Located on the east side of the Las Vegas valley, it runs from the various water treatment plants near the natural beginning of the Las Vegas Wash to where the wash flows under Lake Las Vegas and later into Lake Mead.

One purpose of the park is to reduce the environmental impact of the waste water and stormwater runoff leaving the drainage basin area, by building a constructed wetland.

The second purpose of the park is education. The displays within the park attempt to show visitors how the wash looked before major settlement occurred in the valley and how much impact people have had on the environment.

Some of the native plants, especially those in the areas of standing water, also help to purify the water by removing various pollutants as the slow moving water provides these plants with nourishment. This method of purification is also called natural water polishing.

The park has a visitors center and miles of walking paths.

Open Daily - Free

Nature Center & Exhibit Hall Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Nature Preserve Hours: Dawn to Dusk

All Other Wetlands Park Trailheads: 6:00AM to 11:00PM

Link: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/parks/pages/cc-wetlands-park-homepage.aspx

Location: 7050 Wetlands Park Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89122

This is a massive and beautiful place to wander around.