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03/19/2014 by Editor

New Trail Website

Pacifica trail head Boulder City on the new trail website.

Yes the new trail website for River Mountains Loop Trail is finally here. Users have been asking for a fresher more interactive web site. The new site brings together Facebook, Blogging and web information all in one.  Maps and trail heads was a key part of the new design. Working with our web creator, Steve […]

Filed Under: Blog, maps Tagged With: Maps, Trail map, Website

02/10/2014 by Editor

Mountain Lake Park

New Trailhead and Hub: Mountain Lake Park has quietly come on line for public use, even though its official dedication is still weeks away. The park and trailhead have been years in the planning, design and construction. It is located on Golda Way in Henderson, NV. The park was originally planned as a trailhead only […]

Filed Under: Blog, Trailhead

09/12/2011 by Editor

Event Permit Matrix for River Mountains Loop Trail

Because the River Mountains Loop Trail has become “found” and is popular for special group events we have had to develop a permitting process to handle events. There are four permitting entities which have different requirements. Below is a permit matrix which will get you started.  We want everyone to enjoy the trail and we wish […]

Filed Under: Biking, Marathon Events Tagged With: Group Event Permit, Trail permits

03/28/2011 by Editor

Best Place to Ride a Bike in Las Vegas

We made it…..The Review-Journal’s  2011 Best of Las Vegas  “Best Place to Ride a Bike”  R.J.’s choice.   They didn’t list the entire trail, but that is probably because the writer-rider hasn’t ridden the entire trail system as yet.  I concur with this selection from Railroad Pass east to Boulder City as it has much to look […]

Filed Under: Biking, hiking Tagged With: Best Place to Hike, Best Place to Ride a Bike, hiking

02/17/2011 by Editor

O’Callaghan – Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam

New bridge near Hoover Dam

This was sent to me by a friend. Truly a fantastic photo of the bridge construction.  The completed bridge has become just as big a tourist attraction as the dam, well almost.  The bridge has its own parking lot and viewpoint and provides photo ops of Hoover Dam never-before available to the average person until […]

Filed Under: Hoover Dam Bridge Tagged With: Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam, Hoover Dam Bridge, O'callaghan-Tillman Bridge

01/19/2011 by Editor

Hike to Liberty Bell Arch

On January 17th, 2011 some good friends and I went on a hike to the Liberty Bell Arch on the Arizona side of the Colorado River below Hoover Dam.  The 2.5 mile hike route provided several views of the new O’Callaghan – Tillman Memorial Bridge located upstream about 3 – miles.  The Bridge was also […]

Filed Under: hiking, Hoover Dam Bridge Tagged With: Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam, Liberty Bell Arch, O'callaghan-Tillman Bridge

01/14/2011 by Editor

River Mountain Trail…circa 1935-1937

  The River Mountain Trail often times gets confused with the River Mountains Loop Trail and visa versa.  That is because they are both trails in the River Mountains.   The original River Mountain Trail was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1935-1937 during the time of Hoover Dam construction.  The trail head is located just downhill […]

Filed Under: hiking, History, Trailhead Tagged With: Boulder City, Civilian Conservation Corps, Red Mountain, River Mountain Trail

12/28/2010 by Editor

A Destination Trail

Sunrise biking near Lava Butte on the River Mountain Trail, Henderson, Nevada.

After posing the question on Facebook about whether the users thought the River Mountains Loop Trail was a “Destination Trail,” I have to concur that it is. My brief research doesn’t really define what a destination trail is so I’m setting out to determine what makes this a destination trail. So I went to Wikipedia and started with: […]

Filed Under: Biking, Blog, hiking, History Tagged With: Desert Big Horn Sheep, Destination Trail, Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam, Hoover Dam Bridge

12/17/2010 by Editor

Bobcats – Roam the River Mountains

Bobcats roam the River Mountains

  Since the subject of wildcats has come up this week lets talk about the real wildcat of the River Mountains area. More specifically called the “Bobcat” (Felis rufus or Lynx rufus).  The Bobcat is rarely spotted or seen by humans as they are very elusive and nocturnal. This cat is named for its tail, […]

Filed Under: Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Bobcat, Desert Big Horn Sheep, Felix rufus, Lynx rufus

12/17/2010 by Editor

Mountain Lion sighted Near Trail

Dec. 16, 2010 – Boulder city, NV. – According to a report in the Las Vegas Sun this a.m. a mountain lion was recently sighted near Keyes Drive in Boulder City.  Keys Drive going east turns into the Old Historic Railroad Grade/trail which in turn becomes part of the River Mountains Loop Trail system.   Mountain Lions […]

Filed Under: Big Horn Sheep, Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Desert Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Lion, wildlife

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2 months ago
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Anyone know what all the helicopter activity is off McCullough Hill Trail on back side of Black Mountain??? ... See MoreSee Less

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They're doing water main construction. I live near there and was notified about the project.

Probably dropping construction materials to one of those mega mansions in the hill

Looks like a recovery or a rescue. Its been happening for a couple of hours.

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2 months ago
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Big thanks to all the volunteers who came out to clean up the trail on Saturday at Railroad Pass! Lots of trash was removed and the trail looks much better!

Big thanks to all the volunteers who came out to clean up the trail on Saturday at Railroad Pass! Lots of trash was removed and the trail looks much better! ... See MoreSee Less

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i didnt get the f.b notice..

I'd like more info for when you guys do a cleanup.

Thanks everyone. I’ve been on the trail many times and it always looks so clean. What kind of trash do you find? Is the trash coming from the casino?

Thanks Thanks Thanks. As a cyclist I occasional stop and kick large rocks off the pavement but i don’t pick up trash. Too bad the “walkers” can’t help keep the rocks off when they come across them.

Thank you all volunteers. That area gets alot of trash blown in from freeway etc.

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2 months ago
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Get Outdoors Nevada
River Mountains Loop Trail Clean Up 
Saturday, December 3rd from 9am-11am.

Meet at the trail entrance on Railroad Pass Rd located at 1500 Railroad Pass Casino Rd, Henderson, NV 89002. 

Tools and supplies will be provided  such as gloves and trash grabbers. Volunteers can expect to travel approximately 1 mile on both paved trails and uneven terrain, without shade. 
Please wear closed-toed shoes, and bring water.

Thanks for helping beautify our community spaces!

Get Outdoors Nevada
River Mountains Loop Trail Clean Up
Saturday, December 3rd from 9am-11am.

Meet at the trail entrance on Railroad Pass Rd located at 1500 Railroad Pass Casino Rd, Henderson, NV 89002.

Tools and supplies will be provided such as gloves and trash grabbers. Volunteers can expect to travel approximately 1 mile on both paved trails and uneven terrain, without shade.
Please wear closed-toed shoes, and bring water.

Thanks for helping beautify our community spaces!
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How about a RMLT pee gravel and liquid rubber to fix the gaps in the trail event.

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