March 9, 2009 – UPDATE: Clean-up March 21st. , 2009 8:00 a.m. to noon; sign up at Equestrian Park. Come enjoy the desert trail and all the spring colors. Questions call 267-4050. ************ Dec. 30, 2008 – City of Henderson Parks & Recreation Dept. has scheduled an annual trail clean up project […]
Archives for 2008
Loop Trail project brings biologist to town to help protect desert tortoises
Great Article in todays Boulder city View about trail construction of Segment #5 of the River Mountians Loop Trail. Good discussion about desert tortoises. This was an unbudgeted expense for the construction, but necessary. follow this link to the entire article: http://www.viewnews.com/2008/VIEW-Dec-23-Tue 2008/BoulderCity/25843818.html
Snow & Ice on trail ???
Dec. 18 & 19 – YES SNOW AND ICE ON TRAIL! I can’t believe it either. Bikers, joggers and hikers should beware of snow and ice on the trail. Out in open trail should be clearing, but in shadows snow and ice could remain for several days. Portions of the River Mountains near Railroad Pass experienced […]
Snow & Ice on trail ???
Dec. 18 & 19 – YES SNOW AND ICE ON TRAIL! I can’t believe it either. Bikers, joggers and hikers should beware of snow and ice on the trail. Out in open trail should be clearing, but in shadows snow and ice could remain for several days. Portions of the River Mountains near Railroad Pass experienced […]
Rain & Snow brings Colorful Spring Bloom…
Are you ready? Experience has shown that good soaking rains and yesterday’s snow will lead to a very colorful spring bloom. Depending on the amount of rain and the depth of water soaking in we could see flowers and grasses that have been dormant for the past several years. The forecast for the next week […]
Rain & Snow brings Colorful Spring Bloom…
Are you ready? Experience has shown that good soaking rains and yesterday’s snow will lead to a very colorful spring bloom. Depending on the amount of rain and the depth of water soaking in we could see flowers and grasses that have been dormant for the past several years. The forecast for the next week […]
Un-authorized Roads and Trails to be studied
The Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Henderson to begin a study of unauthorized roads, paths and trails into the River Mountains. Over the last 10-12 years with the development of the SNWA pipelines, Water treatment plant, Powerlines and the River Mountains Loop Trail many new roads and trails have been cut into the desert […]
Detention Basin Construction Impacts Trail
January 25, 2010 – This last Saturday my wife and I went hiking MM 6.5 to 4.5 along the trail. This project has a minor detour in the trail to watch for. It appears that the project is nearing the completion phases. A huge berm/dam has been built above the trail not far from the […]
The “Three Sisters” a Biker’s Challenge…
Who or what are the Three Sisters? They are three mountain ridges all in a row at the north end of the loop between mile marker #6.5 and #8. These three were given their names by bike riders in the Annual Silverman Triathlon. There average grade is around 15% up & down. For the causal rider they offer […]
Desert Big Horn Sheep use the trail, too…
The River Mountains Loop Trail is home to many users groups. The oldest users were here long before the trail was dreamed of. The photos below were provided courtesy of Paul Grebe, Green Valley Cyclist and a RMLT member. Photos were taken November 24th around milepost #15. These three Rams have seen some years as […]
