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River Mountains Loop Trail

Biking the River Mountain Trail with wildflowers at Lake Mead, Nevada.

About the River Mountains Loop Trail

The River Mountains Loop Trail is Nevada’s first endeavor of its kind. Constructed through a combined effort of many of Nevada’s resource management agencies, private land owners and citizens, this non-motorized trail will provide Nevada residents and out of state visitors with an outdoor recreation area offering scenic views, plentiful wildlife and the vast beauty only the Mojave Desert can offer.

Description

Gambles Quail male file photo 2009

Gambles Quail

The River Mountains Loop Trail is approximately 34 miles in length and surrounds the River Mountains connecting Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Henderson, Boulder City and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley, expanding recreational and alternative transportation opportunities for the region’s growing population.

Type of Trail and Users

Bootleg Canyon hiking and biking on the River Mountain Trail, Boulder City, Nevada.To better accommodate outdoor enthusiasts, you’ll find paved and concrete segments 12 feet in width, for hikers and road cyclists, and in certain segments a second trail for equestrian use.

Timeline

Completion of the River Mountains Loop Trail occurred in the Fall 0f 2012, while earlier segments were dedicated in 2000 and 2001.

We invite both the local community and visitors to use the River Mountains Loop Trail at your leisure and hope you’ll have a safe and memorable experience as you enjoy this new addition to our unique desert environment.

 

Recent Blog Posts

Dogs on the Trail

Las Vegas Hiking Trail Featured in Article

Las Vegas Hiking Trail Featured in Article

Pacifica trail head Boulder City on the new trail website.

New Trail Website

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Join us for a trail clean-up initiative at the Equestrian Park trailhead on River Mountain Trail in Henderson, on March 14, 2026. ♻️

More information is available by clicking the link below. 👇

The City of Henderson, responsible for maintaining over 300 miles of trails and 76 parks, relies on scheduled cleanups to ensure the protection of wildlife and community cleanliness. 🐢🐍🐏🦉
www.signupgenius.com/go/2026COHoutdoorrec#/ Equestrian Park trailhead @ River Mountain Trail City of Henderson Government Get Outdoors Nevada Green Valley Cyclists @topfans
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2026 Spring Clean-up Opportunities

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The City of Henderson has over 300 miles of trail and 76 parks. In Parks and Recreation department the Outdoor Recreation section is committed, to assisting in the maintenance of those trails. By sche...
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We are EXTREMELY short on survey responses for statewide outdoor recreation needs!

Please click the link below to take the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) survey (about 5-7 minutes). The SCORP is a 10-year plan that establishes priorities to address unmet needs for public outdoor recreation land throughout the state. This is vital information for continued funding and outdoor recreation access in Nevada!

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2027-2036 Nevada Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) | State Parks

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