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    Trail close June-Sep
    Will P.

    I really enjoyed this trail. This trail is very easy. Well maintained and fun informational panels along the walk. I started at parking area near the Bible Allen Rec entrance (use that for a GPS route). I walked to the Hoover Damn and back. Temp was 94°. So please prepare. There is a rest area along the route by the state hwy dept facility with a water fountain and picnic table. Very enjoyable. Close June-Sept

    Vicky B.

    I have done this trail twice now. The first time in October 2017 and the most recent this past weekend. The first time I knew nothing about the trail. My friend Jennifer L. and I were still fairly new to biking and not comfortable outside of group rides. October was also my first time clipping in and so a trail behind her boyfriend's house seemed like the perfect option. We entered off Ithaca Avenue so I can't speak to where one would park or where the trail officially begins. Knowing nothing we started off clockwise. This direction starting out with lots of downhills - - the three sisters I would later learn - - curves and some blind spots. On this maiden voyage we only got about 12 miles in and it dead ended at a tunnel and was blocked off. At this point the option was a street detour, which we weren't comfortable with or to turn around, so we turned around. What goes down must come up! I would describe the route back as rolling hills until the end, which I learned later is the three sisters. These are three consecutive steep climbs. The bonus about entering where we did is that we ended our ride with this climb so you know it's over and you made it. This second trip we started off counter clockwise and the trail was open the entire way. It started off fairly flat and much like the other direction there were downhills and curves but the blind spots weren't as bad. There is beautiful views of the Lake and mountains, the huge bike sculpture and a bathroom break if needed at one of the parking areas. During our ride we saw other bikers, walkers, runners and horses. No wildlife sightings for us. Definitely go prepared with plenty of water, nutrition and bike repair kit. They do have one bike repair station that I saw but if you are no where near it it won't help you. Given my experience level with cycling I consider this a challenging trail and a great workout.

    Sarah C.

    We went on an afternoon hike today. This trail is located in Boulder City, just outside the border of Lake Mead NRA. Nice views of all the mountain ranges within the River Mountain Range (Black Mountain and Overlook, Hawk Peak, Scramblers Peak, Bootleg Mountain, Red Mountain and River Mountain Peak), Lake Mead/Colorado River area, California, Arizona. Once you are at the saddle the trail leads to the either to the east summit of Red Mountain or right to the south summit of Black Mountain. We did both. There is a nice bench on the summit where hikers can sit and enjoy the view. Distance: est 6.5 miles Time: 4-5 hours if you go slower but we did it in 3 hours Elevation Gain: 1,550ft. Rating: 2.5 Difficulty: 2.5 of 5 Elevation peak: 3,654 & 3,460ft. scrambling: level 2 I would suggest taking 2 liters + of water, snacks, wear a hat/sunscreen. No Bathroom. Lots of loose rocks, and switch backs. Some faint trails may be missed so becareful. Hiking poles recommended.

    Terri C.

    If you are a fan of the great outdoors and have never been on the River Mountains Trail Loop, you should run, walk, or cycle there soon. Consisting of 35 miles, the RMTL connects Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Henderson, and Boulder City. My friends and I use it all the time for biking and running, but there are plenty of people who walk their dogs or themselves. Depending on where you are on the Loop, you can see awesome views of downtown Vegas, Boulder City, and Lake Mead--many photo ops, which Yelpers love, right? If you don't want to pay the entrance fee to get into Lake Mead, there are parking lots located outside of the two toll booths that go into Lake Mead. The other parking/entrance spots are Equestrian Park, Railroad Pass Hotel, and Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City. TIPS FOR WALKERS/RUNNERS/HIKERS: Bring plenty of hydration and fuel (food, snacks) and a cellphone if you're going to be out for a while. You are out in nature and there are no 7-11s on the Loop. Look out for wildlife; I have encountered both coyotes and snakes, but these are few and far between and usually in the early morning, when most sane people are still sleeping (I have seen many sunrises at the lake due to training). There are public bathrooms at Equestrian Park and the Lake Mead Park entrances. TIPS FOR CYCLISTS: Same tips for hydration and fuel as above. The whole loop is great training, but by no means flat (there's really no place in Vegas that's super flat). Most local cyclists who train out here know about the Three Sisters (a.k.a. the Three B*%@&es, the Three Witches, etc.): three hills that will kick your butt if you're not expecting them and have made even seasoned triathletes and cyclists walk their bikes up the third sister if they're not expecting it, are in the wrong gear, or don't have the training. I've seen it (and done it) myself. Likewise, there are some tight turns downhill, so look out for those and bike traffic coming the other way--your brake pads will get a workout. Pack extra tubes and Co2 so you're ready for a flat tire because it can be a long walk back to your car or wherever you started. All in all, one of the best things Vegas has to offer. Bring your friends and family for a walk, run, or ride and take advantage of this local gem. http://www.rivermountainstrail.com/

    Jim A.

    Bring Water! Don't come out here during the middle of summer heat. But when you can come out you will be rewarded with views and bike paths for miles! More to vegas and henderson than casinos. Get on your bike and ride!

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    Becky K.

    Black top trail in the Lake Mead National Park. The path is wide but offers no shade or water fountains. The trail does offer gorgeous scenery and various elevations.

    Bethany E.

    Get out and enjoy the day on this trail! We drove east on Lake Mead Parkway until right before you enter the park area. There is a parking right off of the parkway for an easy access point to the trail. The parking lot is paved with a restroom as well. There is a warning sign to not hike from June through September. Since there isn't much shade I would have to agree to avoid during the hot months. We took our bikes out for some exercise. We saw many others biking and walking. The River Mountains Loop Trail has beautiful views to take in while on your journey. It has fun up and downhill paths with off shoot dirt paths for hikers. I certainly enjoyed this trail. It's a great motivation to getting off the couch. Enjoy!

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    Burkholder Trail - This is the start of the westbound Burkholder Trail at the River Mountains Loop Trail junction.

    Burkholder Trail

    4.3(3 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I did this trail as a loop. Amazing views along the powerlines. Next time i'll ride the loop…read morecounterclockwise, I think its a better way.

    Burkholder Trail is a valuable connection for the River Mountains Loop Trail. From Lake Mead…read moreParkway to Racetrack Road it runs along the south side of Burkholder Drive. Approximately 2 miles of it is landscaped with lighting. The trail switches to the north side of Burkholder Boulevard at Racetrack Road then continues as a 10-ft wide paved trail uphill and connects to the River Mountains Loop Trail. Horseback riding is permitted east of Racetrack Road. The total trail distance from Lake Mead Parkway to the River Mountain Loop Trail connection is 3.2-miles. Along the north border of Heritage Park the trail is landscaped with lighting and benches up to Racetrack Road. Heading south at the Burkholder Trail connection onto River Mountain Loop Trail will take you to Railroad Pass and the option into Boulder City at Industrial Road. From the River Mountain Loop Trail at Burkholder Trail connection, the trail system runs north to the Lake Mead Parkway Trail to Lake Mead National Recreation Area with connection back to the River Mountains Loop Trail and connection to the Wetlands Connector Trail. Best trail head parking will be at Heritage Park or Heritage Aquatic Complex. The Burkholder Trail is 3.2 miles of paved asphalt all the way to the River Mountain Loop Trail. A landmark is the Water Treatment Plant at the southwest corner of the trail connection.

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    Burkholder Trail - Approaching Race Track Road. This is the first signalized crossing westbound.

    Approaching Race Track Road. This is the first signalized crossing westbound.

    Burkholder Trail - Walking west along Heritage Park and a residential community in Henderson.

    Walking west along Heritage Park and a residential community in Henderson.

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    Approaching Magic Way where the Trail becomes an urban trail.

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    5.0(3 reviews)
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    My niece and nephew stopped by for a short visit this summer. I thought it would be fun to…read moreintroduce them to horseback riding to see if either would show interest in taking regular classes. My 15 year old niece was nervous, but really enjoyed the whole experience! My 8 year old nephew is slightly on the spectrum and gets incredibly nervous around people and animals. He was timid at first, but David and Kim were incredibly patient and have way of speaking to the kids that builds trust. When asked if he would ride the horse at the beginning of the lesson he said "no.". When David told him that's completely ok, he started asking a lot of questions and became increasingly comfortable with David (and Silver) throughout the lesson. It was heartwarming to see his interest grow so much in such a short time. And yes, he ended up riding the horse and loving it! He hasn't stopped talking about the horses and when they visit I won't take them anywhere else. This was such a wonderful experience from start to finish, thank you!!

    As a Mother's Day gift, myself and my mother-in-law had a trail ride. We had so much fun. I am a…read morenovice rider but the owners, Kim and David were very patient and talked me trough everything I needed to know. The horse I rode is named Misty, she was sweet and needed very little instruction from me. She followed the other horses nicely. The trail itself was beautiful and peaceful. We got to see some wildlife, rabbits, ground squirrels and quail. After the ride, Kim and David set up a fire pit in the middle of the horse corral with some chairs. We had s'mores and good conversation while the horses wondered around among us. It was a perfect evening and night and I would definitely do it again.

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    4.7(84 reviews)
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    What an unreal experience! Started off strong, with excellent communication morning of. Our guide…read moreAlisha picked us up from Old Vegas and pointed out landmarks and shared fun facts the whole way to Nelson for the tour. All day long she was so knowledgeable and answered every question we had, but also so funny while still being professional! My whole group thought that the value of this tour was exceptional. We walked the grounds, took pictures of the Werly family's decades-long collection of toys and decor, watched an action movie clip filmed on the property, then hit the trails. We're a group of experienced dirt bike/quad riders, but Alisha made sure to put some of the guys in their place and let us know that the ATV ride rules are rules, not suggestions. The views were incredible, we ate a delicious lunch by the Colorado river, then headed back for the gold mine tour. Being from the east coast, this part of US history isn't something we're familiar with, and we learned so much! Even though we had a large group, Alisha made a point to have a one-on-one conversation with every single one of us, which made it very special and personal. She was also an incredible photographer! I think we really got the bang for our buck, and i will definitely be recommending this tour - and Alisha by name - to everyone I know who's planning a Vegas trip in the future.

    Owners and our guide were friendly and the ride was a full hour +! My 16 yo went into a bush and…read moreour guide didn't make him feel bad for holding up the line, told him it was ok and got it out quickly. Pride of ownership shows, the place was clean, lots of games and places to take pictures, the bathrooms were cute/clean, the masks were clean, definitely recommend!

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