Hoover Dam & Lake Mead: Trike Motorcycle Tour with Pickup

Summary

Ride a trike over Hoover Dam see Lake Mead from Boulder City

You’ll ride your own automatic trike motorcycle from Boulder City across Hoover Dam with a local guide by your side. Feel the desert wind as you cross Lake Mead’s edge, stop for photos at the bridge overlook, and soak up stories from locals along the way. Expect laughter, maybe some nerves at first — but mostly that feeling of doing something totally different in Nevada’s wide open spaces.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever driven one of these before?” That’s what Mike asked as he handed me the helmet in Boulder City. I just laughed — I’d barely ridden a scooter, let alone a Rewaco trike. He grinned and showed me how simple it was, automatic everything, no clutch to worry about. The practice loop was quick but honestly, my hands were shaking a bit (from nerves or excitement? Hard to tell). The smell of sun-baked pavement and sunscreen hung in the air. My partner kept teasing me about stalling it — turns out you can’t even stall these things.

Once we got going, that first stretch towards Hoover Dam felt surreal. The wind whipped around us, but not too cold — more like someone waving a giant hairdryer set on “Nevada.” We rolled right over the top of Hoover Dam itself, which is bigger up close than any photo suggests. Our guide pointed out where the Colorado River splits blue and brown below. There was this weird silence when we stopped on the bridge overlook — just distant hums from turbines and some birds circling overhead. I tried to snap photos but mostly just stared at all that concrete and water piled up behind it.

The Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge loomed off to one side; standing there, you get why people call this an engineering marvel (I mean, I can barely put together IKEA furniture). Locals waved as they passed us — apparently trikes are kind of a spectacle here. We made a quick stop for bottled water; my hands smelled faintly of motor oil after gripping those handlebars so tight. Heading back through Boulder City, sunlight bounced off every chrome surface in sight. I still think about that view over Lake Mead — all blue ripples and dry hills fading out forever. It’s not something you forget quickly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hoover Dam trike tour and views

• Pickup from Las Vegas Strip
• Transport to Boulder City
• Safety briefing and practice session
• Ride trike motorcycle
• Drive across Hoover Dam
• Stop at Hoover Dam overlook
• Enjoy panoramic views and photos

Top questions

Do I need a motorcycle license for this Hoover Dam trike tour?

No, you don’t need a motorcycle license; all trikes are automatic and easy to ride.

How long does it take to get from Las Vegas Strip to Boulder City?

The drive from Las Vegas Strip to Boulder City is about 30 minutes with included pickup.

Is there an age limit for driving or riding on the trikes?

The minimum age to drive is 21 years old; passengers must be at least 8 years old with an adult.

What should I wear for the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead trike tour?

Long pants and sleeves are recommended (not mandatory); dress for weather conditions.

Are there weight limits for riders on this tour?

The maximum combined weight per trike is 400 pounds.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes, tours run in all weather conditions; dress accordingly.

Is bottled water provided during the tour?

Yes, bottled water is included for all guests during the tour.

Can two people share one trike?

Yes, each trike can carry a driver plus one passenger; book one trike for both.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Las Vegas Strip straight to Boulder City, use of an automatic Rewaco trike motorcycle (no motorcycle license needed), bottled water along the way, and guidance from a local driver who leads you across Hoover Dam and Lake Mead before returning you back at the end of your ride.