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River Mountain Bike Trail
Sample Itinerary
8:00 a.m. Hotel Pickups from Las Vegas Strip
9:00 a.m. Arrive at Bike Shop in Boulder City for check-in
and paperwork. Guests are fitted with equipment
and may purchase any last minute items.
9:30 a.m. Bike instruction, communication signals,
and group safety demo. Warm up in parking lot,
practice using proper gears and brakes.
9:40 a.m. Depart for the River Mountain Trail. Bike
approximately 3 miles.
10:00 a.m. Stop at Hemenway park to view Desert Bighorn
sheep if season allows.
10:15 a.m. Continue biking 3-4 miles downhill toward Lake
Mead. Path leaves neighborhoods and heads off
into the Mohave Desert.
10:30 a.m. Water and snack break
10:40 a.m. Ride approximately 3 miles.
11:00 a.m. Arrive at the Railroad tunnel trail.
11:15 a.m. Bike 3 miles through 5 historic tunnels.
Views of Lake Mead appear around every turn.
11:30 a.m. Ride through the final tunnel near the Dam.
12:00 p.m. After 2 miles, arrive at the Hoover Dam.
12:30 p.m. Lunch break
1:15 p.m. Tour the Hoover Dam. Free time to explore.
2:45 p.m. Meet the shuttle back to Boulder City.
3:00 p.m. Brief stop to use restrooms, and buy souvenirs.
3:30 p.m. Arrive at hotels on Las Vegas Strip.
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RIVER MOUNTAINS &
HOOVER DAM BIKE TRIP
Cost: $149 per person
Departs: Daily
Time: 8am-3pm
Best Time: Sept thru May
Not Offered: July, Aug
Activities: Mountain Biking, Wildlife, Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam: 1.5 hours
Biking Time: 2½ - 3 hours
Total Miles: 13 total miles; 8 miles paved, 5 miles dirt.
Number of stops: As many as needed; 10 or more
Trail Terrain: Combination of wide pavement and packed dirt. No singletrack. Fun & scenic with 7 tunnels on trail.
Elevation Gain/Loss:
80% Loss / 20% Gain
Skill Level: Beginner
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Minimum Age: 14 +
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