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34.4 miles
Distance
2,292 ft
Climb
-2,280 ft
Descent
01:50:46
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,230 ft
Altitude min
2,689 ft
Altitude max
1,387 ft
Altitude start
1,398 ft
Altitude end
-31.7%
Grade max
45.7%
Grade min
16 miles
Distance climb
15 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
01:50:46
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBoulder City
, Nevada -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 70 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#60149 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2831 in E-Biking
- #213358 in Trail Running
- #204443 in Hiking
- #588 in Adaptive Biking
- #2896 in Gravel Biking
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State Ranking#302 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
- #27 in E-Biking
- #1,169 in Trail Running
- #1,076 in Hiking
- #1 in Adaptive Biking
- #13 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
The history of the River Mountains Loop Trail is interesting since it represents a dream come true for many of those involved. Quite a few citizens and agencies were involved in planning, designing and constructing this multi-use, non-motorized 34-mile loop trail. It provides links and connections to other trails throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
source: River Mountains Website
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 49 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 46 miles avg distance
All
- 63 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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3 Reviews & Comments
oldtwinsrkjX1E
it's all paved but beware of the several mile section just past the parking lot of the lake mead pkwy gate entrance. this area has massive cracked expansion joints that will destroy a road bike wheel if you go too fast. be careful as it's deceptive since the pavement looks fresh and clean. that's the only bad section the whole route as everything else is fine. hopefully the city fixes it.
yrag98
Amazing trail with breathtaking views of Lake Meade and Hoover Dam, taking you past many mountain climbs and exhilarating descents. Paved the entire way. Takes about 3 hrs for the loop, depending on wind.
yuanliay
No, it’s not a MTB rail but a road bike trail. A long and scenic one.
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