1-4 HoursFee applies
Bike the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
The Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail features incredible vistas of Lake Mead and Boulder Basin and five tunnels – each approximately 25 feet wide.
In 1931, the federal government partnered with Six Companies, Inc., a group of six major western construction firms, to build nearly 30 miles of railroad connecting the Hoover Dam and Boulder City. The route was essential in the dam's construction as it allowed workers to move materials and resources from nearby cement mixing and gravel sorting plants and the quarry pits to build the dam. The railroad tracks were dismantled in 1962. The current multi-use trail was established in 1992 and connection to the Hoover Dam in 2007. Today the trail, perfect for hikers, features incredible vistas of Lake Mead and Boulder Basin and five tunnels – each approximately 25 feet wide. Trail Information Trailhead: DIRECTIONS Parking: Parking lot located below the Lake Mead Visitor Center on Lakeshore Rd. Distance: 3.7-mile one way / 7.5 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 11 ft. elevation change Difficulty: Easy THIS TRAIL IS MAINTAINED Services: Accessible pit toilets at the trailhead, self-service bike repair station, trash/litter receptacles. Interactive map of the bike trail loop
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BikingTrailsTunnelsLake MeadLake Mead National Recreation AreaLake Mead Bike Trails
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Duration
1-4 Hours
Duration Details
Duration represents the time it would take to complete the entire trail roundtrip.
Fees
The Historical Railroad Tunnel Trail is in a fee area, like the rest of the park. Keep your park pass or proof of admission with your vehicle for rangers to inspect.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility
This trail is considered accessible.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be kept on a leash not to exceed six feet in length at all times. Pets should not be left unattended. We require that you clean up after your pet at all times.
Reservations
No