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Level: Easiest
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Other
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +717/ -260 ft
Total: 45 riders
Mountain Biking Railroad Tunnel
#11 of 119 mountain bike trails in Nevada
What makes this track great is the history and the views. It takes you through five 300' long 25' wide railroad tunnels that were created for the construction of Hover Dam back in 1931. This is a very easy ride with some spectacular views of Lake Mead. The track takes you all the way to Hover Dam. The final leg bikes are not permitted but there is a place where you can lock up your bikes and walk down to the Dam.
First added by Matt_Angry on Nov 10, 2008. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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This track is located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, about 1 hour southeast of downtown Las Vegas.
From Las Vegas, drive out to Lake Mead. Drive south on Highway 93, through Boulder City, to Lakeshore Scenic Drive. Turn left (north) onto Lakeshore Scenic Drive and drive north for a few tenths of a mile to the Lake Mead Visitor Center turnoff . Pass the turnoff, drive another 0.1 miles, and turn right (southeast) into a large parking area . Park here, this is the trailhead.
Beautiful way to go to Hoover Dam, really lets you know that this is indeed a wonder of the world.
| ThankAwesome ride with great views. Remember to bring a bike lock with you. The last part of the trail is walking only, and it will take you to see the Hoover Dam.
| ThankRode this trail last weekend with the kids and found it to be easy, great views of the lake and very cool going through the tunnels-a great ride for the entire family!* Review edited 6/1/2010
| ThankOMG!!! I rode this YEARS ago! Glad to see you can still ride it!
| ThankKnowing a little about the history of the dam & the lake helps to make this one a bit more fun. Great for beginners or just anyone just visiting the area to sightsee. The trail is routed around some new construction towards the end of it as they are currently building the next chapter of history in the form of a bypass bridge that is pretty impressive to see from the viewing area at the trails end.
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