A little after 10:00 am I set out on a massive loop from my hotel in Enterprise, through Henderson and Boulder City, along the shores of Lake Mead, then over Frenchman Mountain into downtown Las Vegas--83 miles and 4,600 feet elevation gain. The ride up over the mountain was a long climb and really tough.... Continue Reading →
A little after 10:00 am I set out on a massive loop from my hotel in Enterprise, through Henderson and Boulder City, along the shores of Lake Mead, then over Frenchman Mountain into downtown Las Vegas--83 miles and 4,600 feet elevation gain. This leg of the journey began on a historic railroad tunnel trail. This... Continue Reading →
A little after 10:00 am I set out on a massive loop from my hotel in Enterprise, through Henderson and Boulder City, along the shores of Lake Mead, then over Frenchman Mountain into downtown Las Vegas--83 miles and 4,600 feet elevation gain. In Henderson I first picked up the Amargosa Trail, which followed utility poles... Continue Reading →
I brought my hardtail to Vegas this weekend as well and did a quick sunrise ride up the Anthen East Trail--Lots of loose sand and midsize rocks on this utility service road rebranded as a biking trail. I touched on several other nearby trails in hopes of variety, but they were mostly hiking trails. However,... Continue Reading →
I started on the west side of the valley, on West Charleston Boulevard. I left the city, climbed Red Rock Canyon Road, and entered the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the first designated in Nevada. Entering the park, you see nice red rocks at calico Hills, but not much to see beyond that. My... Continue Reading →
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