The River Mountains Loop Trail runs for about 35 miles on a loop surrounding the River Mountains, which form the backdrop of Las Vegas and Henderson. The trail connects Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Henderson and Lake Las Vegas. The River Mountains are home to one of the largest big horn sheep populations in Nevada, which you may encounter on this trail.
The River Mountains Loop Trail is 12 feet wide and paved, with an adjacent trail for equestrians for about 15 miles of its length. About 3.5 miles of the trail occupy the old bed of a railroad that once ran from Boulder City to Hoover Dam, supplying materials to build the dam. The River Mountains Loop Trail shares its southern section for a few miles with the
Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. The two trails have a common trailhead at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area visitor center on Lakeshore Road.
The River Mountains Loop Trail has many access points along its route. Some include:
1) Railroad Pass Hotel Casino, 2800 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson; upper parking lot
2) Bootleg Canyon Park, Yucca St. & Nevada Hwy., Boulder City
3) Lake Mead NRA Visitor Center, Lakeshore Rd. & Nevada hwy
4) Lake Mead NRA Fee Station, Lake Mead Parkway going east out of Henderson & Lakeshore Rd.
5) Equestrian Park, Foothills Drive & Equestrian Drive, Henderson
This is a gem in southern Nevada and all who are responsible for its construction and maintenance deserve an any praise they get. You can stay gone on this trail all day and you meet the greatest people. The only place it sees to need improvement is where ...
We rode sections (short distances) two days in a row. Oct 7 & 8, 2012. Both days started at the dog park off of Equestrian Dr. Nice paved parking area, restrooms and water. About a mile from the actual trail but nice paved trail to the trailhead. Trailhead ...
I've only been riding for a month & a half and have to say I loved almost every moment of this incredible trail! Going north from the Equestrian Trailhead was great until I met the Three Sisters. Quite a challenge for a beginner biker! The views, once ...