Our club hosts 12 volksmarches (YREs, year-round events). All of these events highlight a range of unique man-made and natural attractions in the Las Vegas valley area. Please note that all of our walks are suitable for strollers and wheel chairs except the Lake Mead Recreation Area Walk. Restrooms are located along the trails and always remember to bring water when you walk (it's a desert out here!). For more tips on making the most of your Las Vegas volksmarchs, please click here.
Some of our walks are available for online registration; this
means ‘no contact’ registration and receiving directions and maps via download to
your computer or phone. When you finish the event, simply return online to print
out your IVV stamp(s) which you cut and paste into your book(s). You must have
an account on My.AVA.org to use the Online Start Box (OSB).
It is easy to create an account if you need one by following this guide. There are also other features you will find helpful on
My.AVA.org even if you do use the OSB.
Downtown Las Vegas Walk (6k/10k or 9k/13k Rated 1A)
- About the walk: This fascinating walk takes you through downtown (the old part of Las Vegas) and passes many historic buildings as well as the world-famous Fremont Experience, the Mob Museum, and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. A 3K Veterans Loop has been added for Walk with America’s Veterans special program. The loop takes you past American Legion Post #8 and through the Nevada State Veterans Memorial. You will also pass the iconic Neon Museum boneyard.
- Walk box location: The Physical Start Box (PSB) is located at the Starbucks (Suite 1519 near the Food Court) at the North Las Vegas Premium Outlets at 875 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas NV 89106. Please ask the attendant for the walk box. Online Start Box (OSB) registration for this walk is available at My.AVA.org. Please use either the Online Start Box (OSB) or Physical Start Box (PSB) to register and complete the event. Do NOT mix and match methods.
- Directions to the PSB: I-15 South, Exit 41. Left on Charleston Blvd. Left on Grand Central Parkway to second light and parking garage on left. I-15 North, Exit 41 onto ramp center lane to cross Charleston Blvd, then quick right crossing Grand Central Pkwy to loop left and back to parking entrance. North on Las Vegas Blvd, Take a left on Charleston then after approximately 1 mile a right on Grand Central Pkwy to parking garage on left. NOTE: Parking $5 (free with Nevada Driver's License). Subject to change without notice. NO on-street parking available.
UNLV Walk (6k/10k Rated 1A), North Strip Walk (7k/12k Rated 1A), and South Strip Walk (7k/12k Rated 1A)
- About the UNLV Walk: This walk will take you along city streets, through the beautiful UNLV campus, and past the National Atomic Testing Museum.
- About the South Strip Walk: This walk will take you through many casinos along the famous Las Vegas Strip including Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, Tropicana, New York New York, MGM Grand, Monte Carlo, City Center, Planet Hollywood, Paris, and the Bellagio (the flower display inside towards the back is wonderful!). **This walk is not dog friendly as it is mostly inside casinos.
- About the North Strip Walk: This walk will take you through many casinos along the famous Las Vegas Strip including the Stratosphere, Circus Circus, Riviera, Wynn, Encore, The Fashion Show Mall, Venetian, Palazzo, Treasure Island, Mirage, The Linq, Flamingo, and Caesars Palace with the Forum Shops. **This walk is not dog friendly as it is mostly inside casinos.
- Walk Box location: These three walks begin at the Starbucks located at 340 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas NV 89169. Please ask at the counter for the walk box.
- Directions to the walk box: From I-15 South, take exit 38, Flamingo Rd. East. Turn right on Flamingo Road then cross Las Vegas Blvd. The Starbucks is in Hughes Plaza on the north side of Flamingo Road. From I-15 North, take exit 38B, Flamingo Rd. East then cross Las Vegas Blvd. The Starbucks is located in Hughes Center on the north side of Flamingo Road.
Green Valley Ranch Walk (6k/10k Rated 1A) and Seven Hills Walk (5k/10k Rated 1A)
- About the Green Valley Ranch Walk: Henderson is the fastest growing area in Las Vegas and this walk is in the choicest areas. The walk meanders along very scenic landscaped city sidewalks, pathways, and parks. You will walk through The District, which is an exclusive shopping arcade, and into the Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino, an elegant resort, spa, and casino. Note that picture taking is not allowed in the gaming area of the casino. This walk begins at the Horizon Ridge Terribles gas station in Henderson NV.
- About the Seven Hills Walk: This walk is along city sidewalks and through local parks and winds through new upscale residential communities as well. This walk begins at Puccini Park in Henderson NV.
- Walk box location: You may only register to do these walks by using the online start box at My.AVA.org; there is no physical start box (PSB) for these walks. Note, you do not need to register in advance for our scheduled club group walks as we will have the registration log and physical stamp at the designated start point/time.
- Directions to the walk box: Directions to the start points will be provided after you register online for this walk.
Sunset Park Walk (5k/10k Rated 1A)
- About the Sunset Park walk: Note that this walk has a remote start! After registering at the La Quinta Inn and Suites you will need to drive to the start of the walk (driving directions are included with the walk directions). This walk takes you into and around Sunset Park. You will pass the fishing and small boat pond, numerous ball fields, a Frisbee golf course, and a history walkway. From the scenic overlook, you can see the site of one of the earliest "truck farms" in the Las Vegas valley which provided food for workers who built the Hoover Dam.
- Walk box location: The walk box is located at the La Quinta Inn and Suites at 6560 Surrey Street, Las Vegas NV 89119. Please ask the attendant for the walk box.
- Directions to the walk box: From I-15 North or South exit onto 215 East to exit on Eastern North. Take a left onto Sunset. Start point will be on the left. From Las Vegas Strip, head South on Las Vegas Blvd. then east on Sunset Road. The start point will be on your right.
Boulder City Historic Walk (5k/10k/12k Rated 1A), Boulder City Veterans Park Walk (5k/10k Rated 1A) and Lake Mead/Hoover Dam Walk (5k/10k Rated 3C)
- About the Boulder City Historic Walk: This walk begins at the hotel which is operated as a bed and breakfast business and is restored to its original beautiful condition. There is a museum at the rear of the hotel that should not be missed. The trail takes you through historic Boulder City, the only city in Nevada that does not permit gambling. Some of the small cottages constructed in the early 30's for the Hoover Dam employees are still occupied. Several small parks make this a beautiful as well as a historic walk. Newly added 2K loop on 10K has two qualifiers for Walk with America’s Veterans special program.
- About the Boulder City Veterans Park Walk: Note that this walk has a remote start! After registering at the Boulder Dam Hotel, you will need to drive to the start of the walk (driving directions are included with the walk directions). This walk was created specially to support the Walk with America’s Veterans special program. There are five qualifiers for this program, four on the 5K and one on the 10K. Veterans Park includes ponds for fishing and model boats, the Rotary Hill vantage point and numerous sporting and picnic facilities.
- About the Lake Mead/Hoover Dam Walk: Note that this walk has a remote start! After registering at the Boulder Dam Hotel, you will need to drive to the start of the walk (driving directions are included with the walk directions). The route begins with walk across the state line to Arizona via the magnificent Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge 900ft above the water. Fantastic aerial view of Hoover Dam without leaving the ground! Then walk down to visit Hoover Dam and again cross into Arizona. Return to finish for 5K or continue along scenic desert trails that follow the historic former rail bed thru five tunnels that were used to carry supplies for construction of Hoover Dam. There are many scenic vistas of Lake Mead, and mountain/desert flora and fauna along this trail. Pets are not allowed on the Bridge or Dam. But okay with leash on the railroad trail.
- Walk box location: Physical Start Box (PSB) registration for these three walks is at the Boulder Dam Hotel at 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City NV 89006. The walk box is located behind the hotel registration desk, please ask the attendant for the box. Online Start Box (OSB) registration is available for Boulder City, Veterans Park, or Hoover Dam walks at My.AVA.org. Please use either the Online Start Box (OSB) or Physical Start Box (PSB) to register and complete the event. Do NOT mix and match methods.
- Directions to the PSB: From Las Vegas, take US 93/US 95 south to Boulder City (about 25 miles). Take exit 15B, Boulder City Parkway. Continue straight in the right two lanes to the Nevada Way Historical District. Turn right onto Arizona Street and the hotel will be a half block down, on the right side of the street. From Arizona, cross the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and exit at Boulder City Parkway/US 93 Business District. At the first light in Boulder City proper, turn left onto Nevada Way then turn right on Arizona Street; the hotel will be about a half block down, on your right.
Downtown Summerlin Walk (6k/11k 11k/16k Rated 1A)
- About the walk: This revised walk takes in some of the most desirable areas of Summerlin, a fast-growing, vibrant suburb west of Las Vegas. Soon after the start you'll enter one of the many well-manicured parks that make this area so attractive. You'll pass play fields and walk through green areas that connect the neighborhoods. You'll have continuous views of the Spring Mountains to the west. At the end of the walk, you'll visit Downtown Summerlin, an exclusive mall with many interesting shops, restaurants and stores; you'll pass the new Las Vegas Ballpark; and you can visit the training facility for the Vegas Golden Knights, our NHL franchise.
- Walk box location: You may only register to do this walk by using the online start box (OSB) at My.AVA.org; there is no physical start box for this walk. Note, you do not need to register in advance for our scheduled club group walks as we will have the registration log and physical stamp at the designated start point/time.
- Directions to the start point: Directions to the start point will be provided after you register online for this walk.
St George Utah Virgin River Walk (7k/14k Rated 1A)
- About the walk: You’re not in Nevada anymore…great scenery as you walk along the confluence of the Santa Clara and Virgin Rivers in SW Utah. Part of the route also traverses the Old Spanish Trail (marker in park). The Virgin River is one of three tributaries flowing into Lake Mead. Route is paved paths and sidewalks. A variety of restaurants are along the road leading to the start point in a park. There are restroom at the start point and midway through the 14K route. Carry water and use sunscreen on sunny days. Also, while this walk is available year-round, use caution in winter as late season ice may form in shady areas.
- Walk box location: You must register to do this walk by using the online start box at My.AVA.org. Note, you do not need to register in advance for our scheduled club group walks as we will have the registration log and physical stamp at the designated start point/time.
- Directions to the start point: Directions to the start point will be provided after you register online for this walk.