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August 18, 2008
SEGMENT OF RIVER MOUNTAINS LOOP TRAIL TO CLOSE FOR ONE MONTH
Boulder City, Nev. - From Aug. 18 through Sep. 18, 2008, a
small segment of the River Mountains Loop Trail (RMLT) will close
for improvements to accommodate construction activities associated
with the Southern Nevada Water Authority's (SNWA) third intake
project. The trail segment to be closed is the section about
one-half mile. It is the section from the former site of Lake Mead
Cruises (just north of Boulder Harbor on Lakeshore Road), up to the
Nevada Department of Wildlife Fish Hatchery.
Improvements will include realignment of the trail to
incorporate a culvert, routing RMLT traffic below Saddle Cove Road.
The culvert will be put in place to protect RMLT users from
construction traffic related to the SNWA Third Intake project. The
small section of the trail will remain closed for about four weeks.
The rest of the RMLT will not be affected by this work.
Background on the Intake No. 3: The Southern
Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) presently operates two water
intakes at Saddle Island on the west shore of Lake Mead,
approximately five miles northwest of Hoover Dam and approximately
20 miles east of the center of Las Vegas, within the Lake Mead
National Recreation Area. Severe drought has caused declining water
levels in Lake Mead during recent years. Long-term water
supply modeling conducted by the Bureau of Reclamation
indicates that the lake level may decline even further until the
system recovers from the recent severe drought. The SNWA is
constructing a third deep-water intake, Intake No. 3, in Lake Mead,
and other associated project components to protect the existing
water system capacity.
- NPS -
Lake Mead NRA News
http://www.nps.gov/lame/parknews/
August 6, 2008
In the picture below, the gate construction has been almost
completed on the trail (click to enlarge).
This gate location is where the trail approaches Lake Mead Drive on
the north side of the River Mountains Trail Loop (RMLT).
Farther east along Lake Mead Drive you will find a RMLT parking lot,
trailhead and restroom. A little farther east from the
trailhead along Lake Mead Drive is the park entrance (fee) station.
Also in the picture is a sign that shows equestrian use is allowed
on this part of the trail within the Lake Mead National Recreation
Area (LMNRA). In most areas of the LMNRA, horses are not
allowed. This part of the RMLT, an exception has been made to
allow horse riders access to this part of the Lake.
However, if you have a horse, getting the horse to
this part of the trail is another matter. Section 14 of the
RMLT from this gate to the west side of the Lake Las Vegas entrance
has not been constructed. No trail. An equestrian
rider would have to trailer their horse to the trailhead just to the
east of this gate and enter the park there.
June 6, 2008
From the
River Mountains Loop Trail Blog...
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY - HENDERSON STYLE OCT. 18th, 2008
National
Trails Day Henderson Style - It means we wait until
Fall when it is cooler in the desert to hold the National
Trails event. Henderson is rapidly becoming the
trail development leader in the State of Nevada. With over
50-miles built and open; another 9 trail dedication openings
planned in 2008 they truly are leaders in trail development.
OCTOBER 18, 2008
we’ll celebrate trails in Henderson through an
Awareness Event to be held at the downtown Events Plaza next
to Henderson City Hall.
The planning committee has been meeting monthly since
February. Our goal is to help Henderson residents become
aware of the many trail and outdoor opportunities they have
right in their neighborhood. There will be a serious of
speakers and programs in the outdoor theater; informational
and hands-on booths displaying trail locations and features,
how to bicycle on trails, walking and hiking programs and
displays, how to buy the right walking/hiking shoe/boots. etc.
Bicycle clubs demonstrations; bike stores & tours
helping you with proper bike sizing and maintenance. Smokey
the Bear, and other desert guests will make an appearance.
Kids programs and hands on activities about nature and the
environment around them. Stay tuned for more information and
updates…but save the date Oct. 18, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Earlier (older)
RMLT updates can be
found on "Home Page Updates Continued"
using this link or use a button on the
left hand side of this page.
Construction!
While the entire River Mountains Loop Trail will not be complete for several
years (2010), individual segments will be dedicated each year. We hope that in traveling the Trail you will have a safe and enjoyable trip which respects the
beauty and sensitivity of the desert environment. Use the
links on the left side of this page to find the sections of the trail
that are now open.
The Trail
The River Mountains Loop Trail, approximately 35 miles in
length, will surround the River Mountains connecting Lake Mead
National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Henderson, Boulder City and the
rest of the Las Vegas Valley, expanding recreational and alternative
transportation opportunities for the region’s growing population.
In many sections of the trail, the trail will be 24 feet wide
with a twelve foot paved trail for hikers and bikers and a second
trail for horses with a third trail for mountain bikers.
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Contact Information
We invite you to join in Building, Supporting, and Using the
River Mountains Loop Trail. For more information, please contact any of
the following partner agencies:
National
Trails Day Henderson Style - It means we wait until
Fall when it is cooler in the desert to hold the National
Trails event. Henderson is rapidly becoming the
trail development leader in the State of Nevada. With over
50-miles built and open; another 9 trail dedication openings
planned in 2008 they truly are leaders in trail development.
