View of Las Vegas – Giant Bicycle loop from Mountain Lake Park

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View of Las Vegas – Giant Bicycle loop from Mountain Lake Park

Hard

2.6

(25)

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View of Las Vegas – Giant Bicycle loop from Mountain Lake Park

02:47

43.6km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Parking

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542 m

River Mountains Loop Trail – West Side

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The western section of this magnificent loop trail is the most accessible due to its proximity to Henderson, and offer good views of Vegas all along.

This is a really …

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View of Las Vegas

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From the photo's location, it's about 30 km to Las Vegas. In the background on the left of the photo, you can see the Sierra Nevada mountain range with snow, …

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17.7 km

Picnic shelter near Boulder City

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The shelter with water and a good view can be used as a very nice resting place

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21.0 km

Gateway to Historic Downtown Boulder City

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From here, the old town of Boulder City is supposed to begin. Well, that was nothing. But what works well is the connection with the construction of the Hoover Dam. …

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23.5 km

Giant Bicycle

Highlight • Monument

Obvious homage to the main sport practiced on the River Mountains Loop Trail: cycling.

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26.3 km

River Mountains Loop Trail (south section)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

True to its name, this paved two-lane bike path runs all the way around the River Mountains on a 35-mile circuit between Henderson and Lake Mead.

This section is a must if you are cycling between Henderson and Boulder City.

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34.7 km

River Mountains Loop Trail West Side – Bike Repair Station and View of Las Vegas

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The western section of this magnificent loop trail is the most accessible due to its proximity to Henderson, and offer good views of Vegas all along.

This is a really …

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43.6 km

End point

Parking

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