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09/10/2009 by Editor

WARNING: Coyote Alert Along Trail Continues

October 23, 2009 – We have another alert!

This past weekend two different reports were received by bicyclist about being chased by a large coyote near the southeast corner of the SNWA Water Treatment plant (mile marker 3.5 to 4.0). This is where the trail takes a sharp 90 degree turn.  Henderson Animal control and Nevada Wildlife have been notified.  In order to pinpoint this “one” bad apple coyote we need more reports detailing where, date, and time. DO NOT go looking for this guy, but if seen or you encounter an aggressive coyote along the trail please report it.  Numbers are list below.  Also please call Trail Watch at 702-267-4050 and provide above information.

 

Coyote NPS file photo 2009

NPS Coyote file photo 2009

September 10, 2009 – We have been getting reports of  coyote sightings along the trail over the past week or two during early morning hours in Henderson.  At least one report indicated that the coyote was large and aggressive toward the trail user….”It chased him on his bike..”  The entire trail is in a rural/urban setting which is home to many wild animals including the coyote. Generally coyotes are afraid of humans and will shy away. Unfortunately our neighborhoods are intertwined with “Mr. Coyote” and he has gotten very use to living among us. He enjoys eating our garbage, our dog/or cat pet food on the patio, our cats and small dogs, and he has mostly lost fear of man.  IF CONFRONTED BY A COYOTE ON THE TRAIL ,WAVE YOUR ARMS, YELL/SHOUT, THROW ROCKS AND EXIT THE AREA.

Coyote in wild file photo 2009

Here is what is posted on City of Henderson Animal Control website:

 Urban Wildlife including coyotes should be handled by the Nevada Division of Wildlife, but they seldom are able to respond due to staff and budget shortages. Animal Control does not handle wildlife unless the animals become a Public Safety issue. If a coyote or coyotes are causing an immediate threat to citizens of Henderson, please call Henderson Animal Control at 702-267-4970 ext. 4 during our normal working hours. After hours if there is a life threatening human emergency, please call 911 for a Police/Animal Control response. Coyotes are common throughout Henderson and are seen most frequently at early evening, night and early morning hours cruising through various neighborhoods. Please keep your cats and small dogs indoors! Coyotes will usually leave by themselves unless they are challenged or cornered. For additional general information, please contact Animal Damage Control at 702-668-4565.

Here are some safety tips regarding coyotes:

  1. DO NOT FEED COYOTES!
  2. DO NOT LEAVE PET FOOD OUT WHERE COYOTES CAN FIND IT!
  3. DO NOT LEAVE GARBAGE OUTDOORS OVER NIGHT IN OPEN CONTAINERS…PUT A LID ON IT!
  4. KEEP DOGS ON SHORT LEASH WHEN WALKING! (A leash is required when walking the trail)
  5. SCARE COYOTES OFF WHEN SEEN OR ENCOUNTERED!

do not feed animals sign unk

Coyote photo gallery:

Coyote Howling file photo 2009
Coyote file photo 2009

Coyote in wild file photo 2009
Coyote NPS file photo 2009

Unknown sign Coyotes Do not Feed

Filed Under: Coyotes, Trail conditions - Alerts - safety, wildlife Tagged With: coyote, coyote alert, Coyote human encounters, Coyote photo, Coyotes

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  1. rmltman says

    09/10/2009 at 4:30 PM

    I found a lot of information on the web about coyote attacks on dogs and people. Seems that man and coyote are at war all over the western Untied States, and that man is 95% at fault per various articles.

  2. rmltman says

    10/05/2009 at 9:17 AM

    During our trails day event Saturday I heard two more coyote stories from the River Mountains Ranch Estates area near the trail….
    ….1). lady walking early morning saw two coyotes come out of a side yard and starting following her? Neighbor saw the incident and picked her up in her car….
    ….2). Friend of mine live across the road from the trail….sees coyotes all times of the day on the trail or near it. Says they are coming down for water as much as anything. They use to run when we were out and about, but now they just stand and watch us….
    NEED TO MAKE NOISE, THROW ROCKS AT THEM, SCARE THEM OFF, THEY ARE GETTING TOO USE TO HUMAN ENCOUNTERS!!!

  3. rmltman says

    11/04/2009 at 3:58 PM

    I just posted a news article from The Canadain Press about a coyote attack in Nova Scotia Park that resulted in the death of a 19 year old women hiking alone. This appears to be the first fatal attack reported.
    I heard a report this last week that people along the River Mountains are feeding coyotes and wild animal. Please see the photo posted about “Do NOT Feed Wild animals”.

  4. rmltman says

    12/04/2009 at 2:06 PM

    This past saturday Nov. 28th a friend of mine walked up to the “B” on hill. As he crossed the trail heading cross coutry he noticed movement off to his right….several coyotes were parallel his track to the “B”. What did he do? He ran at them and they ran off…disapppeared. This aoccurred near MM 5.5.

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2 weeks ago
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Update: Closure at RR Pass due to storm damage impacting concrete at railroad tracks.

Henderson is working with UPRR and the Boulder City Railroad Museum to make this repair as soon as possible.
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Hello All,

The City of Henderson is  temporarily re-routing trail traffic around the railroad tracks near Railroad Pass Casino. We dont have a timetable for this closure yet. 

Updates coming soon on the re-opening of this trail section.

Hello All,

The City of Henderson is temporarily re-routing trail traffic around the railroad tracks near Railroad Pass Casino. We don't have a timetable for this closure yet.

Updates coming soon on the re-opening of this trail section.
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It’ll be like this till next year or so .

Had a employee from Railroad museum, train is running but is being stop half down, it is not going pass Railroad Hotel and Casino he sad the track was damaged from Hilary and monsoon rain we had

Where does the trail reroute for this section?

I biked this today and there was no closure?!?!

Lisa Lohmann we will have remember this when we plan our long ride

For your safety = the government is all knowing and you must comply because you know no better!

Great, I’m usually hauling ass there, only to find a barricade 3 seconds till I hit them if I’m watching closely

Part of the F1 race construction?

Steve Burchell

There’s no easy “re-routing” once you’re at this point….

anything fun in henderson, the city wants to tax you to use.

Someone I know biked this section today from the ped bridge over the 11 to BC and said the trail was clear of all the dirt that was on the trail a week ago.

Rode by the Railroad Pass today, no problem. Is it still closed elsewhere?

Mattchew Fisherino

The resurfacing that was slated to begin back in April HAS BEGUN! Someone I know rode the RMLT early morning Monday the 18th and said there were roadwork crews busy repairing cracks and applying blacktop, so please abide by the trail closure signs on the northern section of the trail unless you enjoy riding through fresh tar. BTW, the gates at the RR Casino crossing have been moved out of the way and there appears to be nothing going on there in the way of repairs. Also, the entire trail has been cleared of all gravel and debris from the recent rains so thanks to the City of Henderson for dealing with that. The attached trail closure map that was put online last March now actually applies.

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3 weeks ago
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Thank you John Day for cleaning storm debris off of the RMLT!

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Thanks John and all that keep our trail clean! Your hard work is greatly appreciated!!

There are some great people in this world!!!

Awesome. We encountered some rough patches on Saturday morning.

Your a legend!! Thank you sir

Wow! What a mess, thanks for clearing all that. I loved riding that trail when I lived in Vegas🚴‍♀️

Thank you...so much!!

You can do the Beltway Trail when you are finished. LOL. All your hard work is greatly appreciated by the cycling community. Thank you.

We have an amazing group of “trail gnomes” in our mountain bike community who put in significant hours to maintain trails throughout the year that are my inspiration to contribute to the biking culture in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Boulder City.

Awesome my friend 🤙🏽

🙌🙌🙌

Clap clap for him .. thank you so much

Thank you

Huge thanks!

I’ve been there 3x on that trail it’s amazing. we start at the railroad casino, thanks for your outstanding support 👏🏻👏🏻

Thanks much. Does anyone know if it needs cleaning anywhere else?? I have free time tomorrow.

Thank you!!!

Thank you John Day!

Thank you!

Thank you!!

Thank you 😊

thanks!

thank you so much, i saw you Saturday but i had to find my husband who turned around, thanks again, appreciate you!!!

Thank you John!

Thank you sir! Greatly appreciated! Kerry Jo Mitchell

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