Red Rock Canyon Mustang Trail Bike Tour with Strip Pickup

Explore single-track trails in Red Rock Canyon with expert guide and hotel pickup

You’ll ride through Red Rock Canyon’s Mustang Trail with a local guide who knows every turn and story along the way. Expect hotel pickup from the Las Vegas Strip, all gear ready for you, and a mix of climbs and fast descents through wild desert scenery. It’s not just about biking. It’s about feeling that quiet space outside Vegas, even if your legs are burning a little.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided mountain bike tour at Red Rock Canyon

• Transport from Las Vegas Strip hotels
• Choose preferred mountain bike model
• Receive bike, helmet, and water
• Ride Mustang Trail with professional guide
• Climb 1-mile trail section
• Descend 2-mile trail section
• Complete 7 to 12 miles biking

The experience

We met our guide, Mike, right outside our hotel on the Strip. He had this easy smile and a sun-faded cap, already loading up the bikes. I’d barely finished my coffee when he asked if we’d ever tried the Mustang Trail before. “Locals swear by it,” he said, tossing me a helmet that still smelled faintly of desert dust and sunscreen. The drive out to Red Rock Canyon was quick, but you could feel Vegas fading behind us. Suddenly it was all red cliffs and silence except for Mike’s stories about the first time he wiped out on these trails (he laughed about it, apparently there’s a cactus involved).

The Mustang Trail itself starts with this steady climb, not brutal, just enough to get your legs humming. There was this moment where the sun hit the rocks just right and everything looked almost painted. You could hear nothing but tires crunching over gravel and someone’s breath (possibly mine). Mike pointed out some wild burros in the distance. I squinted but honestly, they might’ve been rocks. He kept checking in on us, making sure we were good with the pace or if we wanted to try one of the extensions for more experienced riders. I stuck to the main path: didn’t want to get cocky after that story about his cactus incident.

I didn’t expect how much fun that descent would be: two miles of weaving through foothills, wind in your face, hands gripping handlebars tighter than I’d admit. There’s something about riding in Red Rock Canyon that makes you forget you’re so close to Las Vegas. We stopped for water at one point and just sat there quietly, looking out at those layered cliffs. Someone cracked a joke about trading poker chips for bike gears (not my best work), but everyone laughed anyway. The ride back felt easier somehow. Maybe it was just knowing we’d done it together.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip pickup from select Las Vegas Strip hotels, all mountain biking equipment like helmet and full-suspension bike (you choose which), bottled water whenever you need it, plus a friendly local guide who knows every twist of Mustang Trail before dropping you back at your hotel after the ride.

Options for this experience

3 options

Half-Day StandardGuide in English · 08:00 and 13:00Tour lasting a half day, riding a Specialized Stumpjumper bicycle

Half-Day EliteGuide in English · 08:00 and 13:00Half-day outing aboard a Santa Cruz Hightower or a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon

Half-Day eBikeGuide in English · 08:00 and 13:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to8h before

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Top questions

How long is the Mustang Trail bike tour from Las Vegas?

The guided mountain bike tour lasts around 4 hours including transport from select hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.

Is hotel pickup included for the Red Rock Canyon bike tour?

Yes, round-trip transportation from select Las Vegas Strip hotels is included.

What kind of bikes are available for this tour?

You can choose between Specialized Stumpjumper or Santa Cruz Hightower full-suspension bikes when booking.

Do I need prior mountain biking experience?

No, the Mustang Trail is suitable for athletic beginners as well as more experienced riders.

How far will we ride during the tour?

Total biking distance ranges from 7 to 12 miles (11 to 19 km) depending on group ability and chosen route.

Are helmets and water provided?

Yes, all equipment including helmet and bottled water is provided as part of your day trip.

What is the minimum height requirement?

You must be at least 5 feet (152.4 cm) tall to participate in this mountain bike tour.