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Be one with Boulder City history as you take a stroll on this easy, dog-friendly trail that weaves through tunnels along the former rail line. Experience sweeping views of Lake Mead and panoramas of the Boulder Basin on this 7.5-mile round-trip hike.
The Historic Railroad Trail at the Hoover Dam / Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, Nevada is an easy 3.8-mile out-and-back trail with stunning views of Lake Mead and historic railroad tunnels to hike through.
Just 30 miles from Las Vegas, near Boulder City, the gravel Historic Railroad Trail hugs the hills on the southern shoreline of vast Lake Mead. The 4.1-mile rail trail offers panoramic views of the manmade lake and snakes through five railroad tunnels on its way toward Hoover Dam.
Boulder City. Visit the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail to access the original 300 foot long tunnels carved out of the Nevada mountainside to transport building materials to the Hoover Dam in the 1930s. The Historic Railroad Trail is one not to be missed when visiting Lake Mead and Hoover Dam area.
6 lip 2021 · An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.
28 lip 2020 · The River Mountains Loop Trail and the Historic Railroad Trail share a trailhead; the 35.3-mile loop trail offers an option for walking and cycling longer distances. About 3.5 miles of the loop trail follows the route of an old railroad that ran from Boulder City to the Hoover Dam.
9 kwi 2024 · Walk, ride a bicycle, or roll a wheelchair along the historic railroad bed previously used to haul materials for the construction of Hoover Dam. The trail features incredible vistas of Lake Mead and Boulder Basin and five tunnels – each approximately 25 feet wide, 30 feet high, and 300 feet long.
