Clark County Breaks Ground on Blue Diamond Wash Trail
The 3-mile paved trail in southwest Las Vegas is being built by a local construction firm and is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Hiking
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Clark County broke ground on the 3-mile Blue Diamond Wash Trail, a paved path running near Blue Diamond Road from Durango Drive to Hualapai Way in southwest Las Vegas. The project is roughly $2.8 million and is being built by a Las Vegas-area construction firm.
Why it matters
The trail is intended to give residents a safe outdoor option where roads and sidewalks can be unsafe, and to improve connectivity to an expanding county trail system. It follows yearslong coordination with the federal government to preserve existing control easements.
The trail is 3 miles long and 15 feet wide, with an approximate construction cost of $2.8 million. It will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and include a crossing at Fort Apache Road.
The players
Clark County
Clark County is the Nevada county that encompasses Las Vegas and is sponsoring the trail project.
The details
The trail will run from Durango Drive to Hualapai Way and include protective measures against erosive water flows. Clark County also plans a parking lot and paved access road at the Hualapai end, which will eventually connect to the planned Red Rock Legacy Trail.
Timeline
Earlier this year: First mile of the Red Rock Legacy Trail completed near the Red Rock National Conservation Area.
November 10, 2026: Groundbreaking ceremony held on a Tuesday for the Blue Diamond Wash Trail.
Second quarter of 2027: Expected completion of the Blue Diamond Wash Trail.
Season Trajectory
The Blue Diamond Wash Trail is designed to connect to the 19-mile Red Rock Legacy Trail, whose first mile opened earlier this year near the Red Rock National Conservation Area. Together the two projects extend a county trail network that is still expanding across the valley.
Residents in southwest Las Vegas will gain a paved, 15-foot-wide path that meets ADA standards and includes a crossing at Fort Apache Road. It offers an alternative to roadside walking where sidewalks are sometimes unsafe.
The takeaway
Safer, connected trail options are expanding across the Las Vegas valley, giving residents a practical place to walk, bike, and hike without relying on roads. Watch for the 2027 opening if you live near Durango Drive or Hualapai Way.
What happens next
The trail is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2027, when recreationists of all types and ages are expected to begin using it.
Further reading
Explore more local options in our Hiking coverage for trails across the Las Vegas valley.
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