マッカロウレンジのおすすめツーリングルート

Obvious homage to the main sport practiced on the River Mountains Loop Trail: cycling.

This is a well equipped park with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, a splash pad, and restrooms. The Union Pacific Rail Trail runs through the park as well, so it's well connected to the rest of the city.

This is a great two-lane paved multi-use trail that runs all the way through the center of Henderson, paralleling the railroad tracks and connecting to countless other trails between here and Paradise.

True to its name, this paved two-lane bike path runs all the way around the River Mountains on a 35-mile circuit between Henderson and Lake Mead. This section is a must if you are cycling between Henderson and Boulder City.

This is a well equipped park with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, a splash pad, and restrooms. The Union Pacific Rail Trail runs through the park as well, so it's well connected to the rest of the city.

From a 221 meter high observation deck, we enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Mead, the Colorado River and the numerous valleys and gorges that surround the dam. The Hoover Dam is about as high as a 60-story building and was the tallest dam in the world when it was built in 1935. During our visit, we have the opportunity to go inside the dam. We walk through the original construction tunnels and visit the observation deck with a view of a pressure pipeline and 8 of the commercial generators in the Nevada Powerhouse.

This trail runs along the old railroad that was built to facilitate easy delivery of goods during the construction of the dam. It's not paved but the hard packed gravel should be rideable on just about any bike. You'll definitely be glad you took this trail when you see the incredible views across the dam and Lake Mead.

Be sure to park (free on the Arizona side, from parking lot 11) and walk across the dam. This way you can appreciate the mighty structure even better.