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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.
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 original railroad grade that the trail now occupies was constructed in a remote and rugged setting of the Black Mountains. The trail offers visitors outstanding scenic views of Lake Mead, Boulder Basin, Fortification Hill, and the Virgin Mountain range some 85 miles away.
View Map. View 39 Pictures. Send to App. Distance: 3.8 Miles / 6.1 km. Type: Out-and-Back. Difficulty: Easy. Time to Hike: 1 hour, ~54 minutes. Features: Surface Type: Dirt. Park: Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Town: Boulder City, Nevada. Directions: 36.016676, -114.742098. Added: June 03, 2019. Updated: November 28, 2021. By: 2Adamswalking.
4 mar 2022 · 60 in Mountain Biking [+] Easy mixed surface trail. The connect ion from the River Mountain is paved, and the tunnel is pretty smooth. Nice scenic ride with the family.
6 Reasons to Hike the Historic Railroad Trail in Boulder City, NV 1. The scenic views are amazing . We read online before we went that the views on this trail were amazing. The trail did not disappoint! Sweeping views of Lake Mead and cool tunnels await.
Durham Rail Trail Line Map. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Durham Rail Trail is a long planned for 1.8-mile multi-use trail. It reclaims a portion of the unused Norfolk and Southern rail bed for walking and biking from North Durham to Downtown.
