This 34-mile paved bike trail wraps around the River Mountains and loops from downtown Boulder City through a part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, past Lake Las Vegas, through the outside corner of Henderson, and back. All told, the route presents bicyclists with a challenging and diverse path on which to spend a day. There are even some spur trails from the main thoroughfare that link to Hoover Dam (through a series of old railroad tunnels), downtown Henderson, and beyond. The most challenging portion of the main trail is between Henderson and Boulder City, where a series of three hills—dubbed the Three Sisters—prompt even the fittest atheletes to huff and puff for a while. Services are available at various spots along the trail, and bike rentals are offered in Boulder City and at Lake Las Vegas.
Alan O’Neill
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Great trail
The 35-mile loop trail around the River Mountain and Las Vegas Bay is an open, car-free, “human-power” space for strolling, hiking, biking, jogging, skating, and horseback riding. Make sure to bring water, as the paved trail is exposed. Although wildlife is sparse, you may get lucky and spot a snake or coyote.
