Joshua Corcran: January 2020

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Cycling the River Mountains Loop

Man riding a bicycle Photo by Flo Karr on Unsplash

A war veteran, Joshua Corcran served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and received various commendations and achievement medals in recognition of his service to the country. He is currently studying dentistry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. During his free time, Joshua Corcran enjoys road cycling to different places in Nevada.

One popular road cycling destination in Nevada is the River Mountains Loop Trail. It is a 34-mile loop trail that is 12 feet wide, paved, non-motorized trail intended for road bikes and walking. The trail has an elevation gain of more than 1,300 feet. Encircling the River Mountains, the trail snakes through Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Henderson, Boulder City, and the remainder of the Las Vegas Valley.

Cyclists can experience breathtaking views and a variety of wildlife, as well as soak in the captivating beauty of the Mojave Desert. Completed in 2012, the trail is the first project of its kind in Nevada involving a diverse range of stakeholders. The original partners included federal agencies, local governments, regional agencies, corporations, and local businesses.

About Joshua Corcran

Before enrolling at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine, Joshua Corcran earned a bachelor of science in biology from UNLV and an associate of applied science in criminal justice from the College of Southern Nevada. Prior to embarking on a path to become a dentist, Joshua Corcran worked for several years in the law enforcement and private security sectors.

Also serving eight years in the United States Army, Joshua Corcran spent three years on active duty at Oklahoma’s Fort Sill and five years as a member of the United States Army National Guard in Henderson, Nevada. Over the course of his military career, he held positions as a field artillery survey team leader and a military police officer.

Mr. Corcran assisted in the joint US/Canadian homeland security initiative Operation Noble Eagle and served near Fallujah, Iraq, as a member of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.