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Amargosa Trail: Paseo Verde paved return

Nevada · Greenway

From the trailhead, walk to the signed paved Amargosa bicycle path. Follow a paved branch for up to half a mile, then retrace, turning before a road crossing, natural-surface branch or work barrier.

Access note. Paved route only: same-name natural mountain-bike branches are excluded. Hills and desert heat add effort. Trailhead landscape conversion is in progress; obey crews, barriers and posted access restrictions.
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Location
Henderson · Nevada
Ride length
Up to 1 mile return
Ride format
Out and back
Surface
Designated paved Amargosa shared-use path only; natural mountain-bike components excluded
Road crossings
Designated separated shared path only. Stop at street/driveway crossings; no ordinary-road detour.
Elevation
The health district rates the wider trail moderate. Expect hills, sun and heat exposure; no flatness or surveyed maximum-grade promise. Walk steeper transitions and avoid extreme heat.
Starting location
Paseo Verde/Amargosa Trailhead public bicycle-path access, 804 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89012

Conservative selected distance cap; turn at half the listed return distance or earlier. Not a GPS measurement; parking walks are extra.

Endpoint of paved bicycle/pedestrian city feature 7903, a corridor reference rather than an exact 804 Paseo Verde trailhead or parking point. Directions use the separately published trailhead address.

Trailhead

Paseo Verde/Amargosa Trailhead public bicycle-path access

804 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89012

The city names this public trailhead and gives 804 Paseo Verde Parkway. Use signed open visitor parking and follow trail signs; an entrance or particular stall has not been inspected. The city lists landscape/water-conservation conversion in progress, so local work controls may affect the start.

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Amargosa Trail: Paseo Verde paved return — detailed guide

Source review: 2026-11-06. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.

A short shared-path outing from Henderson, with a flexible turnaround for a relaxed recreational ride.

Start and parking

Start: Paseo Verde/Amargosa Trailhead public bicycle-path access, 804 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89012.

The city names this public trailhead and gives 804 Paseo Verde Parkway. Use signed open visitor parking and follow trail signs; an entrance or particular stall has not been inspected. The city lists landscape/water-conservation conversion in progress, so local work controls may affect the start.

Ride and distance

Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.

Ride: From the trailhead, walk to the signed paved Amargosa bicycle path. Follow a paved branch for up to half a mile, then retrace, turning before a road crossing, natural-surface branch or work barrier.

The health district describes the wider route as asphalt and permits bicycling, but also identifies a separate natural mountain-bike component. City GIS contains paved and natural same-name segments. This outing stays on pavement and does not claim the full ten-mile corridor is separated or suitable.

Conservative selected distance cap; turn at half the listed return distance or earlier. Not a GPS measurement; parking walks are extra. Parking walks are extra.

Surface and effort

Designated paved Amargosa shared-use path only; natural mountain-bike components excluded. The health district rates the wider trail moderate. Expect hills, sun and heat exposure; no flatness or surveyed maximum-grade promise. Walk steeper transitions and avoid extreme heat.

Yield to walkers, slow for blind bends and stop at every street, driveway and parking crossing. Wet boardwalks, loose gravel, flooding, debris and ice can change suitability. Turn back rather than bypass a closure or enter motor traffic.

Hours, costs and access

City lists lighted trails 5 a.m.–11 p.m., unlit trails dawn to dusk, and trailhead amenities 6 a.m.–midnight. For this outing use daylight and the stricter posted trail access controls. No specific trail fee established. Follow posted public parking and event restrictions.

Reviewed November 6, 2026. Public path access and bicycle use are supported by the cited sources. No same-day condition clearance or universal e-bike class permission is claimed. Follow current signs and manager notices.

Map and Directions

The map is a published facility or corridor reference, not a surveyed parking entrance. Directions use the named public street destination above. The parking entrance and individual stalls have not been independently checked.

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