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Historic Railroad Hiking Trail (Boulder City, Nevada)


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Weather

Sunny,
59-61°F

Difficulty

Easy, wide and flat trail

Distance

5.05mi, 2hr6min*
*8.2 mile Out & Back if you go all the way to the Hoover Dam

Fitness

~10,404 steps,
249 cal burned


First stop, the Lake Mead Visitor’s Center where they gave us a lovely trail map where we plan to walk in/around Tunnel 5:

A quick photo-op at the Visitor Center then off to the official parking area… downhill… to start the hike.

Found this nice quote at the parking lot.

Warning sign about the desert heat.

They actually close the gates June through September.

Interpretive Signs

I welcome and appreciate any additional information about the trail (from historical information to facts about local wildlife and plants).

Along the Trail

I call this section of the trail - the narrows. It’s where we spotted a few chuckwalla lizards.

Plenty of bench seating along the way for breaks.

Looking at these power lines, I imagine a zipline course would be awesome here.

This is an easy trail for everyone to enjoy.

Check out these Lake Mead views:

and the Marina:

Somewhat Off Trail

You can see an unmarked trail off to the side. So we investigate.

Can you see me?

The Main Attraction: Railroad Tunnels

Outside the tunnels:

Inside the tunnels:

Tunnel to Tunnel:

One last selfie:


Bucketlist Activities & Tours

While in the Boulder City - Nevada area why not take in a few other tours & activities nearby!

IMAGE: Offroad vehicle on a desert trail.

Ghost Town Adrenaline UTV Day Tour

Las Vegas Adrenaline Junkies Tours

Duration
4 Hours

About
Your tour starts at 8am (then back by noon) or 1pm (then back by 5pm) and heads out over rocky trails to the vast dry lake beds. Stop for great photos and then speed off towards the mountain side.

Next, explore various mountain trails, steep hills, gorgeous scenery. You’ll stop by Nelson’s Landing, a ghost town, to explore, then find abandoned mines. Eventually you’ll stop at Lake Mead for lunch and then back through mountain trails.

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All Inclusive Package For 2!

Las Vegas Adrenaline Junkies Tours

Duration
3.5 hours (door to door)

About
Perfect for Couples, Besties, Parents, Date Night & More!

Enjoy 2 hours of exploring in our new CanAms, while we take you through the best of Las Vegas trails.

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IMAGE: Visitors to the Colorado River, near Hoover Dam, experiencing the waters on a glass kayak.

Emerald Tour

Vegas Glass Kayaks

Duration
Half Day | Departs 10am

About
Guests of all levels will enjoy paddling through the crystal-clear waters of Black Canyon in our half-day Emerald Tour. Just 2 miles up river to the Emerald Cave, then a leisurely float back down river on your Crystal-clear Kayak/Canoe hybrid boat, with stops at beaches and historical sites.

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Off-Road + Helicopter Tour

Las Vegas Adrenaline Junkies Tours

About
2 hours off-roading followed by 45 minutes helicopter tour

This premium package is all inclusive and super exclusive! Enjoy two full hours of off-roading in CanAms, the best on the market. Each tour is custom to tour style. Enjoy numerous photos that we’ll take throughout your adventure. Upon returning from your off-road adventure, the helicopter will come to you. Fly over the Colorado River, towards Lake Mead, over Hoover Dam, the Vegas Strip, Lake Las Vegas and back.

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