Henderson Closes Damaged River Mountains Loop Sections

Stormwater damaged parts of the River Mountains Loop bike trail, and the city has closed those sections while it plans repairs.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Hiking

Henderson Closes Damaged River Mountains Loop Sections

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The City of Henderson temporarily closed sections of the River Mountains Loop bike trail after stormwater damaged them on Friday. Other parts of the trail remain open while the city develops a plan to repair the affected areas.

Why it matters

The damage affects a popular recreation route for Henderson residents and visitors, and the current damage is worse than previous trail cleanups. Heavy rain covering nearby roads also highlights the flooding risks around Lake Las Vegas.

The city identified two washed-out or rock-covered areas just east of Lake Las Vegas and one damaged spot near Mountain Lake Park on the River Mountains Loop trail. The repair timeline for the closed sections has not been specified.

The players

City of Henderson

The Nevada city responsible for maintaining the River Mountains Loop trail and planning its repairs.

The details

Stormwater from heavy rain on Friday damaged sections of the River Mountains Loop bike trail and covered spots of Lake Mead Parkway around Lake Las Vegas. City employees checked the damaged sections on Monday, and two bikers from Canada detoured onto the road for a short distance to avoid the damaged trail.

Friday, October 30, 2026: Stormwater damaged sections of the River Mountains Loop trail and covered parts of Lake Mead Parkway.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Henderson city employees assessed the trouble spots on scene.

Seasonal Patterns

The current damage exceeds the scale of previous River Mountains Loop trail cleanups, marking a more serious stormwater event than the trail has recently required the city to address. Stormwater running toward Lake Mead continues to threaten the trail's sections near Lake Las Vegas.

Hikers and cyclists planning to use the River Mountains Loop should avoid the closed sections and check for updates before heading out. Water is expected to come down the trail from time to time, so trail users should expect possible flowing water near affected areas.

The takeaway

Trail users should check current closure notices before visiting the River Mountains Loop, since stormwater can quickly damage sections of the route. Planning alternate routes in advance helps avoid detours onto roads near flooded areas.