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Parking is available at the Historic Railroad Trailhead, though the lot tends to fill up quickly.
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Photo Date: 
05/07/2018
The trail is popular for walkers and mountain bikers, and it tends to follow a scenic route.
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A short path to the old Railroad Trail begins at the far end of the parking area.
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The trail begins in the direction of the Hoover Dam Lodge.
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Occasional interpretive signs about the history of the railroad and the creation of the dam and lake pop up along the path.
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The first of five tunnels along the trail. Cycling the level grade is a popular activity.
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The Historic Railroad Trail as it overlooks Lake Mead.
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The interior of the tunnels. Bats migrate seasonally into the crevices inside the tunnels.
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Lake Mead's was created to develop water and power infrastructure. The lake today reflects this activity.
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A cyclist approaching one of the five railroad tunnels.
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A runner passing through one of the railroad tunnels.
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A covered bench, vault toilet, and drinking fountain lie at the end of the out-and-back trail. From here, cyclists and hikers have the option to continue slightly further to reach the dam.
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The spur trail beyond the bench and fountain is significantly less scenic than the previous length of trail.
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Beyond a parking area lie a series of steps leading the final portion of the Hoover Dam.
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The final 80-foot decline in elevation is down a series of switchback steps that lead to the dam parking area.
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A footpath leading onto the dam itself lies at the end of the out-and-back trail.