So in Yelp, it appears that the Western Beltway Trail is either know to people as the "Western…read moreBeltway Trail" or the "Western Beltway Trail North." To those that have never stepped foot on it, know that they are the same thing.
The Western Beltway Trail is an 11.5 mile biking, walking, jogging trail that hugs the I-215 Highway on the westside of Las Vegas in the general Summerin area. It begins at Tropicana/215 on the South end and ends at Alexander/215 on the North end. It is a safer option to those wanting to get away from cars and general traffic. If you are cycling northbound, it is a slow easy uphill and you are getting in some work. If you are cycling southbound, short the stretch from Alexander to Las Mead), it is pretty much all downhill or flat. For me to cycle from Tropicana to Alexander takes me (an in shape, average female cyclist) takes me about an hour and fifteen minutes.
Supported by underpasses on some roads and bridges on others, crosswalks with walking light signals on everything else, it is a safe way for me to ride a bike. In light of heavily traffic busy roadways, a road to Red Rock Canyon on Charleston that only seems to get more congested with every passing year and on the heels of the tragic death of 5 cyclists late last year, I find the Western Beltway Trail a way to cycle, be safe, see mountains, get fresh air.
With Las Vegas Cyclery located close by on the NE corner of Town Center Dr. & I-215 for bike support if needed, the path continues to grow on me. The beautiful Sagemont Park is located at Summerlin Centre Drive and the I-215 and is such a nice amenity to be located right along the path. Not to mention Downtown Summerlin that is so close as well. There are few trail maps actually located on the trail itself and those that are posted are usually about 12 feet in the air and written in the tiniest script possible, so don't plan on using those.
Be careful at crosswalks and always be sure to only cross with the proper walk signal (cars are often not paying attention).
Anyway, no trash receptacles or public bathrooms, but don't let that deter you from how useful, functional, safe and nice this trail is. I always think it could use a bit more greenery, for it is fully exposed to the sun along the entire route.
I use this trail to cycle on my road bike more and more as time goes on. Traffic and cars on the road are only going to increase and lord knows when a proper trail off of West Charleston Road out to Red Rock will come to fruition. So in the meantime, I am glad this trail is here.