4-8 HoursFee applies
Bike the River Mountains Loop Trail
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Bicyclists are welcome to ride at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on park roads and on routes designated for bicycle use. Approved backcountry roads are designated routes and are marked with a yellow arrow sign with a number on it.
The River Mountains Loop Trail results from a multi-agency public-private partnership bringing together resources from government agencies, private landowners, and local businesses. This non-motorized, paved trail provides visitors with an extensive trail loop offering scenic views, plentiful wildlife, and the vast beauty only the Mojave Desert can offer. The trail surrounds the River Mountains connecting Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Henderson, Boulder City, and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley. Trail Information Trailhead: DIRECTIONS Parking: With multiple access points, there are several parking options along the length of the trail. Distance: 16.2 miles one-way within Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundaries (The entire looped trail system, which includes portions that cut outside the Lake Mead NRA boundaries, is 34-miles). Elevation Gain: 750 ft. elevation change Difficulty: Easy THIS TRAIL IS MAINTAINED Services: Accessible pit toilets at the trailheads/along the trail, self-service bike repair stations, and trash/litter receptacles. Interactive map of the bike trail loop
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Duration
4-8 Hours
Duration Details
Duration represents the time it would take to complete the entire trail one-way within the boundaries of the park.
Fees
Bicycles are subject to the Entrance Fee Requirements at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. A daily pass (valid for 1-7 days) for individuals can be purchased for $15 from entrance stations located throughout the park, or at the Park Headquarters lobby front desk in Boulder City, Nevada. Annual Passes can also be used for bicycles. Please keep your pass with you as you ride through the park. For more information on Entrance Fees in the park, please visit our Fees and Passes page.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
N/A
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 — There are many businesses that have authorization to conduct rental and/or guided outfitting services within the park, such as renting a bicycle. Check out the Guided Experiences page to find an rental or guided outfitting service!