PURPOSE: Safely enjoy local trails with these useful resources
How To Start Your Outdoor Adventure
- Download the Neon To Nature app – An online tool that identifies walking and bicycle trails throughout Southern Nevada. iPhone Download | Android Download
- Find the trail that meets your needs – Each trail listing includes trail information and photos, along with detailed map descriptions of the trail’s location, length, and various amenities.
- Pack your Explorer Bag – Essentials include packing water, snacks, trash bag + gloves (or trash picker), and maps of the area
- Enjoy your time outdoors – Take your time exploring the trail, and if you take photos, don’t forget to tag us @getoutdoorsnv so we can share it, too!
- Stay home if feeling unwell – Stay home and rest! Take this time to build your own personalized trail map on the app!
- Be mindful of your surroundings – While on your adventure, avoid contact with public surfaces like benches and tables. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean up and sanitize – After being outdoors, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Hiking With
Your Pets
Hiking Etiquette
Always check trail or park regulations to find out if they allow pets on their trails!
Follow B.A.R.K. Rule
- Bag your pet’s waste
- Always leash your pet
- Respect wildlife
- Know where you can go
Take A Moment to “Paws”
The outdoors can be a dog’s favorite playground, especially with all of the different scents to sniff!
Pack Essentials
- Water & dog bowl
- Treats
- Pet waste bags
- Collar with ID tags
Plan Ahead & Prepare
Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit. Planning contributes to accomplishing trip goals safely and enjoyably.
Travel & camp on durable surfaces
Use only established trails and campsites. Move through natural areas while avoiding damage to the land or waterways.
Dispose of waste properly
Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your site. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Check for proper disposal bins if available!
Leave what you find
Allow others a sense of discovery by leaving rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts, and other objects of interest as you find them. Preserve the past
Minimize campfire impacts
Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand. A true Leave No Trace fire shows no evidence of having been constructed!
Respect Wildlife
Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely. Travel quietly and do not pursue, feed or force animals to flee.
Be considerate of other visitors
Be courteous toward other visitors. Yield to other users on the trail. Let nature’s sounds prevail
DIY Trail
Cleanup Kit
Here are a few tools you can bring with you to help keep the trails looking good for everyone to enjoy!
Bring Trash Bags
Use trash bags (or buckets) to collect trash on the trail. If bins are nearby, empty your bag to keep your load light!
Always Have Water!
As the days get hotter, it is important to stay hydrated, especially when you’re on our trails doing such important work!
Use Gloves
If a trash grabber is not available, gloves are the perfect way to protect your hands from sharp items.
Wear a Mask
Wearing a mask is important to keep yourself and others safe. It also helps when you find items that are dusty, sandy, etc.
Check the Weather
Know the weather before going outdoors. Check the local news for extreme heat alerts and safety tips.
Avoid Peak Hours
Slow down on strenuous activity and exercise during the hottest points of the day – especially during the sun’s peak hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stay Hydrated
Drink water often. Keep your reusable water bottle with you and don’t forget to refill!
Stay in Shade
Wear sunscreen with a high sun protector factor rating (at least SPF 15), shades, and a hat to protect your face and head.
Eat Fresh Foods
Enjoy a bowl of cooling foods such as fresh fruit or a salad. Maybe even a popsicle, or two.
Dress Light
Wear light, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing.
