I am a bike trail enthusiast. Bike trails are asphalt ribbons of enthusiasm flowing across the…read morelandscape. They are adorable. Whether they are former railroads, circumvent a mountain range, or pass through the open spaces of an urban community; they celebrate the landscape. They give hikers, bicyclists, roller bladers, and sometimes equestrian riders enthusiasm. Being engineered for bicyclists, the hills are generally gentle, the curves soft, and the sight-lines far. The majority of bike trails are A.D.A accessible which give people with disabilities enthusiasm. In recent years the bike trail revolution has landed in the City of Henderson. The City has been on bike trail building binge. The Bike Trail revolution has transformed the City of Henderson into the City of Enthusiasm. The Lake Mead Parkway Trail is the newest addition to the City's bike trail system. It is a ribbon of asphalt travelling across the Lake Mead Parkway corridor from Boulder Highway northeast to a junction of the River Mountains Loop Trail in the open spaces bordering the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It is a trail featuring two totally different segments. From Boulder Highway to Athen's Avenue (last stop light before Lake Las Vegas) it is a relatively flat trail passing through suburbia. Northeast of Athen's Avenue, it turns into a hilly, windy trail overlooking a desert bordered by the River Mountains and a distant Lake Las Vegas. This is a swath of open space where the Wetlands Park, River Mountains, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area merge into an enthusiastic vista. I am a bike trail enthusiast to the degree that last Sunday, I was determined to hike the Lake Mead Bike Trail from the Athen's Avenue CVS parking lot to Laker Plaza a few hundred feet east of Lake Las Vegas Parkway in 112 degrees heat. Enthusiasm conquered any doubt about hiking in triple digit temps. What I saw is a work in progress. Currently trail markers are nonexistent. There is a want of signage informing trail users that they are approaching the River Mountains Loop Trail and Wetlands Connector Trail. Construction has the trail temporary truncated at the tunnel that it will share with the Wetlands Connector Trail under Lake Mead Parkway. Guardrails are under construction. A trailhead by Goulda Street that will share with the Wetlands Connector Trail is being built. Makes more sense than CVS. Sheltered benches are up. Modern streetlamps adorn the trail. I have been told that they have a motion sensor that makes light brighter when people pass by. I was most impressed by the connectivity to other trails. In a way it is the bicycle trail equivalent to the spaghetti bowl. In the rural segment the River Mountains Loop Trail (RMLT) feeds into it from Equestrian Park & Boulder City.For a few hundred yards the trails overlap. Then there is a major split.To the left, the trail intersects a Wetlands Park/ Lake Las Vegas bound Wetlands Connector Trail through a tunnel. If you continue straight, it continues as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area bound RMLT.This connectivity creates hours of hiking & bicycling opportunities. I learned that in life enthusiasm overcomes negativity. It was enthusiasm that led me on an enjoyable adventure in 112 degree temperature. It is an adventure on a a new bike trail that I am enthusiastic to share on Yelp. The Daniel. S Yelp 100 Challenge. Review 85.

I was here for a charity event (cycling for cause). Hence, we did not hike, but cycled instead. It…read morewas indeed a nice trail for both, hiking/ walking and bike riding (both road and mountain biking). They have couple nice, curved hills if you are up for a challenge. Looking at the map and the landscape, hiking trails has couple easy and medium level. And once you are on top of the hills, you will be able to see the Las Vegas city overview. Beautiful city line, definitely worth the hike. Bathroom is available and it is a clean park. One thing you should be aware of is cyclist with high speed around. They could go super fast. I love the bike trails and will be back again next time for a morning hike and/or cycling.

New bike!!! After a couple years of playing on my dad's old bike I finally made the decision to…read moreinvest in a good bike and I am glad I came here! As what may seem like a primarily mountain biking shop I can assure you their selection spans over all types of biking. As road biker myself I had already come in multiple times to get my bike serviced and they always did a great job. Also, when came in to buy my new bike the service was awesome and the guy that helped me explained in depth what bikes might work for me and we landed on the first one he pulled. I also came back to get fitted and was helped by another gentleman who was super informative about how to upkeep my bike and even gave me a mini tutorial on shift, braking, and cleaning my new bike. All in all it was an investment so my bike wasn't cheap, but the value that the employees provided adds to the value of my bike In my opinion and I'm super happy with my new purchase. Will definitely be back as was recommended by the guys to have my bike serviced after the first few rides. Definitely recommend coming here if your looking for anything biking related

Big selection and very knowledgeable staff. The repair shop has what you need and the folks who can…read moretake care of your needs.

Perfect biking rocky trail and wonderful hiking. Amazing views and wonderful trail. Saw tortoise,…read morelizards, cactus and a lot of flowers. A fabulous day soaking up the sun. The trail is dusty, not crowded, take plenty of water and have a great time.

I have read a lot about the trails in Bootleg Canyon and I have crossed some of them when hiking to…read moreRed and Black Mountains from the St. Jude Ranch side of the mountains. I was looking for some new hiking places and I checked in a book given to me about the best bike rides in Las Vegas. It turns out that several of them were for Bootleg Canyon and I decided to do the Outer Caldera Loop Trail. Entrance to the canyon is from Canyon Road in Boulder City. As you go up the road, there are two traffic circles. The second one has a metal mountain bike sculpture and the 35 mile River Mountain Trail passes one of the circles. There are bathrooms at the small park and this is a trailhead for some of the trails in this section of the canyon. The historical marker in my photos tells how the canyon got its name. This is a wonderful area for outdoor activities on foot or wheels (non-motorized). The geology is very colorful and interesting.

I admittedly have not been on the trail since spring however, bicycling downhill on that trail will…read moreliterally knock your teeth loose unless you're on the brakes most of the time. A pill is a non-issue because you're going much slower. However, my best use case is downhill and therefore I've learned to not use it anymore until they redo it.

The Connector Trail runs from Mountain Lake Park from Lake Mead Parkway to the two trails that make…read moreup the 14 miles loop of the Las Vegas Wash. The three trails meet at the bridge that crosses the wash near Lake Las Vegas. People who hike/ride from the Sunset Trailhead will come down the hill and across the bridge from the north side. This is the Wetlands North Loop. At the juncture, this trail meets the connector coming from Mountain Lake Park and the South Loop Trail. There is a place to sit nearby if you want to take a break. There are also some interpretive markers to explain rules and to describe the LV Wash itself. A fine place to ride a bike or hike, the entire loop starting from the Wetlands Park is 14.1 miles with all of it paved except the last 2.5 miles of the South Loop from the Pabco Trailhead to the Wetlands Park.

I could return here over and over and never tire of the magnificence of the vistas, the stone and…read morethe chaparral. We did some hiking, breathed in the dry Nevada mountain air. It was 34 and not a drop of sweat. LOL. Easy to get lost in one's thoughts by the pure beauty of this magical place.

This place has such breathtaking beauty! It's located near Las Vegas. I had ordered the timed entry…read moreticket online in order to make sure I can at least get in if I don't get there before 8 am. It was $22 per vehicle. First stop was to the Visitor Center to get a map and ask for suggestions if I wanted an easy hike. I can see how much they cared about this place by seeing how many maintenance workers there were. After leaving the Visitor Center, I did the scenic route. The landscape was beautiful with all the different types of rocks there were. I ended up not actually doing the full hike that I planned, but it was a worthy time to spend my time here.

My husband and I did the full-day Black Canyon kayak tour with Desert Adventures and I seriously…read morecan't recommend it enough. I grew up in Vegas and have been on this river a ton by boat, and I've also hiked to both Gold Strike and Arizona Hot Springs. Those hikes are super rewarding but honestly brutal. This experience was completely different in the best way. Being able to get out of the river and be steps away from hot springs was amazing, and the views from the water are hands down the best. We met the team bright and early at 5:30am for launch, and everything was super smooth. They shuttled us, got us fitted for life jackets, handled waivers, and gave a quick safety rundown. Launch timing is strict because of the park service, but they made it feel easy and not stressful at all. Definitely be on time, though, because due to this strict timing, they will leave without you. The kayaks were such a game-changer. They were longer touring kayaks with foot-controlled rudders, dry storage, and actual back support. Super comfortable for me and somehow also worked great for my 6'2" husband (he had a larger boat). Since it was just the two of us, our guide Holmes customized the whole day to our pace. He took us to hidden spots I had never seen before, even as a local, and helped us avoid crowds. We did some hiking, rock scrambling, used ropes at Boy Scout Canyon, and explored hot springs that you can only get to from the river. It felt adventurous but still very safe, and he gave great tips the whole time. He also knew so much about the area. History of the Hoover Dam, plants, wildlife, etc. I learned a ton - even as someone who felt familiar with the area. This is exactly why I'm glad we didn't just rent kayaks. Having a guide made it feel like a next-level experience. We got to relax more while he handled the route and found the best spots. We got lucky with perfect early April weather. No wind, super glassy water, and we could see fish deep in the water. The 12 miles honestly felt way easier than expected, especially with how well Holmes guided us through the current so we could just float and chill a lot of the time. They also packed a great lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. You really just need a sun shirt, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, water shoes, and sunscreen. They take care of the rest. Even though we leaned a little more adventurous, I could totally see this being doable for beginners, too. You don't need to be super athletic to enjoy it. Pickup and cleanup were easy and seamless. They handled everything while I grabbed a snack and relaxed, which honestly made it feel even more special. This was such a cool experience, and I would 100% do it again. Already recommending it to friends, and I would definitely consider doing the overnight version next time.

Desert Adventures is great! We did a self led excursion…read moredown the Colorado river but used this company to drop us off and pick us up! They provided a large trailer with ample shelves and space to put are gear onto. A safety speech was also given. This company has special authorization to enter the Hoover Dam property and take people down to launch from the entrance of the Hoover Dam. They instructed you to move quickly as there was a time limit for getting everyone/everything Into the water and away from the area. The next day, they were prompt with their pick up and helped us load our gear back onto the trailer. I would definitely use this company again and recommend them to others.

Get out to explore more …read more... This walking trail tours both sides of Henderson and Boulder City. It's a great hike that has been sculpted for the individual to walk through a path and even venture out into a little off roading too. Are you looking to bike and explore? The biking experience here is great? Lots of great terrain! Be careful and take it easy. The cliff faces will just keep going with you sliding down if you're not careful. When walking make sure and be prepared. Come and enjoy the views of nature. At this point observe the seasons . For some moments even in summer it's cold enough to need a light jacket. Bring water, this is the outdoors . Take the path and walk a little. Clear your mind and seek the light that comes with going out side. Shall we begin.

Great place to ride with friends and family and do your training for cycling. Bring plenty of water…read more& food.

This is a favorite trail of mine. It's a paved walking path for a good first leg and then gets a…read morelittle rough, depending on how far up you go. It has a gradual incline which can be a pleasant challenge for some. During the hotter months it can be a bit of a punishing experience as there's no shade or trees, so just be aware. This trail is in proximity to a baseball field (fly balls should be considered if you intend to park your car at the trail head base) and a large park which is busy most times I've visited. The trail itself is not as busy, though, which is pleasant. Something else that is pleasant are the lovely panoramic views of Henderson and the Vegas Valley. This trail is for sure worth visiting.

Currently training for a 5k race that's coming up next month and I decided to hit up Anthem East…read moreTrail over by Del Webb Middle School. I've hiked this trail a couple times before with my fam and it's been a long time since I've been back. The weather is finally cool enough for me to take walks outside again and I like that. With the record breaking heat that we had over the summer, it was just too hot to go for a walk outside. My favorite part about hiking these trails is that I get to enjoy the amazing views of the mountains, The Strip, and all other parts of the Las Vegas valley while I get my steps in. Dogs can tag along with you, but be aware that coyotes and rattlesnakes are very active along this trail. Also be sure to carry plenty of water and fully charged phone just in case. I hiked solo and didn't want to go way far out on the trail, so I just stayed where I could see all the views of the city. But I managed to reach my goal of 3.5 miles!