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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.

 

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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.

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3 weeks ago
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🌳 We are proud to announce City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has received a Finalist Award in the 2022 National Gold Medal for excellence in Park and Recreation Management. πŸ† Congratulations team!πŸŽ‰ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago
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Who's behind the upgrade to Hemingway channel?

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On the Road: Boulder City - Newsroom

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This week, On the Road is visiting Boulder City, which recently invested $250,000 on a significant bicycle path paving project. Construction on the 1.5-mile bicycle path next to the Hemenway […]
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I was able to ride this section for the first time a few weeks ago as part of my RMLT loop. It is fabulous!!! No more riding in the channel. πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ™

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Great story featuring our beautiful RMLT! ... See MoreSee Less

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Love cycling? Best rides near Las Vegas as told by some of the valley's top cyclists

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As tragedy after tragedy plays out on Southern Nevada’s roads, they are faithful to their passion. They are advocates, evangelists and lovers of all things cycling. And through it all, they r…
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Riding RMLT clockwise is not easy. Riding it counter-clockwise is just brutal. Either direction really is spectacular. There’s really nothing like it. I’ve been riding it since it opened.

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