Waterfall Hikes Near Las Vegas, NV
within 50 miles
Las Vegas sits in the Mojave Desert basin beneath the Spring Mountains and near arid canyons and reservoirs; steep sandstone cliffs, limestone gorges and desert washes shape the local landscape. Waterfall hikes within fifty miles include a short roadside cascade, a moderate desert-canyon trek and a strenuous technical scramble into narrow gorges, notable for the contrast of sun-baked desert and intermittent spring-fed flows and for dramatic red-rock geology and desert-adapted vegetation.
Map of Waterfalls Near Las Vegas
Find waterfalls to hike near Las Vegas
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Las Vegas (1 waterfall)
Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.
Little Falls
17.6 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Las Vegas (3 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Little Falls
17.6 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Big Falls
19.2 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 4.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
Mary Jane Falls
19.4 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Las Vegas With Waterfalls
Little Falls
17.6 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Big Falls
19.2 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 4.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
Mary Jane Falls
19.4 miles awayNevada
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft