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Trailheads and Maps

Map of the River Mountains Loop Trail
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River Mountains Loop Trail – Trailheads

Trailheads are the starting points or “official” access points to the River Mountains Loop Trail. The trail is intended solely for walking, biking and in some places horseback riding. The RMLT trailheads vary from primitive to full facilities.

Click HERE for Printable One-sheet Trail Map from Lake Mead NRA

Access Points

With multiple access points across a wide area, trailheads are listed on three pages based on their location. There are pages for Boulder City, Henderson and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. There you will find more information on the trailheads and maps of each.


Additional Maps

River Mountain Loop Trail Elevation Profile

River Mountains Loop Trail Elevation Profile

The elevation of the trail varies by over 1,300 feet from its highest and lowest points. There are a few steep sections but they are short. Enjoy the ride down and be prepared for the climb back up!

Historic Railroad Trail

Historic Railroad Trail Map

The Historic Railroad Trail was built during the construction of Hoover Dam. There are five tunnels and lots of scenic beauty along the way. It is a spur that connects to the River Mountains Loop Trail near the Alan Bible Visitor Center at the entrance to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area between Boulder City and Hoover Dam.

Historic Railroad Trail

High-Resolution Map

Full color map of the River Mountains Loop Trail

This is a full color, high resolution map of the River Mountains Loop Trail. (8 MB) Click on the “Download Original Image” button in the lightbox to open or download the full-sized image.

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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River Mountains Loop Trail
4 hours ago
🎉 Great News! Bet

🎉 Great News! Between August 14 and September 25, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area team repaired approximately 300 cracks across a three-mile stretch from MM 21 to 24. Most recently, crews completed an additional 1.1 miles of crack repair between MM 11 and 14, addressing structural gaps ranging from a minimum width of ¾ inch to 8 to 10 inches!

Additional trail repairs will resume once equipment and materials are secured for the remaining sections.
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River Mountains Loop Trail
3 days ago

⚠️ The RMLT from mile market 9 – 11 (Mountain Lake Park to Lake Mead entrance) will be temporarily closed due to storm damage. For update, please check this link: ...

Facility, Pool, Park & Trail Hours & Closures | Henderson, NV

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View the latest hours and closures for pools, recreation centers and parks in Henderson, NV!
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River Mountains Loop Trail
1 week ago

The Nevada Division of State Parks, in partnership with the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, is developing Nevada’s first-ever Statewide Trails Plan—and they’re asking for your input.

This plan will guide future trail development, access, and management statewide, supporting activities like walking and hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) use. Your feedback—especially from communities historically underrepresented in planning—will help identify opportunities to connect neighborhoods, improve existing trails, expand equitable access, and protect Nevada’s natural resources.

The survey is open through November 30, 2026. Please share with your networks and encourage residents and visitors to participate: Links in the comments.
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