In short, it is one of the most sought-after and exclusive residential areas in the United States. As a gated community comprising just over 1,200 homes, Spanish trails Las Vegas sprang up around the golf course of the same name, which had been privately owned for years. Located less than 10 minutes drive from the famous Las Vegas Strip, the community is considered upscale, being a true oasis of greenery and serenity in the background of Nevada’s desert.