Most people do not know that Nevada is the most mountainous state in the U.S. We sure didn’t! All those mountains, combined with deserts and everything in between, make the hiking in Nevada plentiful, varied, and amazing. Whether you hike the high alpine in the Ruby Mountains or the desert around Las Vegas, Nevada will not disappoint. Some of our favorite hiking locations are below. Click on the links for our impressions of the trails, important trail information, maps, and a slide show of the location.