I ride this trail going back and forth to work. It can be very challenging in places but it provides a bike rider with plenty of difficulty and, at the right time of year, fun. It has a clear view of Lake Mead for a large portion of it.
We only got to ride part of the loop, but I'm looking forward to eventually revisiting the area and getting to ride the whole thing. The path was great, well-maintained, and very scenic.We were out riding at 6:00 AM in August to beat the heat. If we had been out much later it would have been pretty uncomfortable.
Long 20 mile +bike ride on well-paved trail with stunning views. Worth the challenge for bikers visiting Vegas. Can also do parts of the trial as plenty of options to loop off the trail to stop and eat at Lake las Vegas, Railroad Casino and Boulder City.
As an area resident, I can access this awesome trail within just a few miles of my Henderson residence. Therefore, I have ridden every aspect of the trail many times in both directions for shorter and longer rides. From my door round trip is 42 miles, but for the road bikers who don’t think much of this distance--just consider that I ride a steel frame mountain bike. My kind of riding is for fitness conditioning and safety so this is my preference. Although the trail is paved, there is plenty of gravel and debris that can cause loss of traction if you aren't cautious. Unless you are on a road bike, prepare for at least a three hour ride to do the whole loop.Be prepared to meet your highest challenge on the famous “Three Sisters” hill sequence as it is steep and long in rapid succession. Both the “Sisters” and the views are breathtaking! I am not a "fair weather" or seasonal cyclist so I enjoy this trail year round. Start at sunrise in the summer and take plenty of water and an emergency tire repair kit. A flat on a remote section of this trail would not be fun without a spare.The loop is scenic and variable. Occasionally, Desert Big Horn Sheep can be seen from the trail. During cycling season the trail gets pretty busy on the weekends so I prefer the safety of weekday riding.
This paved trail multi-use trail whips 36 miles around east Henderson and by Lake Mead. Though mostly used by cyclists, walking and hiking is also common. There are parking areas along the trail and using one of them is a good way to park outside of the Lake Mead NRA and travel in. Locals have their favorite parts of the trail and it may be a bit too much for a hiker to do in one day. The main trail passes many spur trails which lead up into the mountains or follow nearby railway routes. A crude map is available at the visitor center in Boulder City, but this facility is generally closed on weekends. So search on-line first. A popular spur, just outside the Lake Mead entry station in Boulder City, leads through a series of old railroad tunnels and then on to Hoover Dam via the roof of the parking structure. Try it!
What a great trail to access the river. Lots of wild life to see and plant life to see and take pictures and just have some fun!
This trail is very long and very hilly. As an older biker, I find it very difficult. But the section from Boulder City to Lake Mead isn't too bad, even if coming back up is a killer.
We rode the RMLT and out and back to the Hoover Dam. About 75KM of distance and 4,000ft (1,200M) or cumulative vertical. With November temperatures 32C, definitely for the intermediate+ cyclist.
I had the experience to travel the 26 Mile Success Loop that is Located a few miles from Ely, NV yesterday The Loop is located of the Great Basins Highway, You turn at the sign that says Cave Lake and travel 7 miles on a paved road the Success Loop starts were the pavement ends. This is a dirt road that travels up and over the Mountain Range, The road is fairly smooth no need for a 4 wheel drive this time of year. A passenger car would have no problems if it not to low to the ground. The wild flowers and views are something to see. There is Elk, Deer, and Mountain Lions in the area and the best time to view them is in the early evening hours. The dirt road continues up over the mountain to the valley on the other side were the pavement begins again and ends at Highway 93 were you turn left to get back to Ely, NV.
This is a newly surfaced bike only road that loops around the mountain. It is a beautiful ride - if you like desert landscape. Its not for beginners but you can go part way and turn around. The full loop is 40 miles of some steep climbs. Fun, but real exercise.