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River Mountains Loop

Length: 34.18 mi

Est. time: 12h 48m

Gain: 2,879 ft

Loss: 2,729 ft

Max elev: 2,687 ft

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Elevation profile

+2,879 ft gain · −2,729 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Lake Mead Headquarters Information Kiosk (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Hike the River Mountains Loop Trail

Duration represents the time it would take to complete the entire trail one-way within the boundaries of the park.

🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall

Bike the River Mountains Loop Trail

Duration represents the time it would take to complete the entire trail one-way within the boundaries of the park.

🗓 winter, spring, fall

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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