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Boy Scout Projects on the River Mountains Loop Trails

 

K-rails before BSA eagle project nov. 2008

K-rails before BSA eagle project nov. 2008

September 2009- Update on recent Eagle project along the RMLT.  Spring of 2009 an eagle scout project was coordinated with the City of Henderson Parks Dept. and the Bureau of Reclamation. The project involved a large number of scouts and parents. The scout involved worked with the city to spray paint k-rails located at the Equestrian Park bridge. The K-rails were sprayed with a strain that resembles “desert varnish” and gives the concrete K-rail a more desert rock color.

K-rails painted by Eagle scout june 2009

K-rails painted by Eagle scout june 2009

This is just one example of a very successful Boy Scout Eagle Project that I’m aware of.  Since the trail loops through many jurisdictions it is best to contact each entity directly to  coordinate a project, or leave a comment below on a project you would like to do and I’ll forward to the appropiate  person.  The Bureau of Reclamation has several benches and signs needing installed on a portion of the Historic Railroad Trail, call Jason at 702-293-8171.  The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Dept. often have need of Eagle Scout project support. Check with Jennifer Magby, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, at 702-267-4050.

Boy Scouts here is a heads up.  Working with Federal Land managers takes time, so start early and allow plenty of time to coordinate and plan your project. It is a great experience.!

List of potential trail projects:  Place benches and signs; trash clean up events; tree and shrub planting at specific locations; desert re-vegetation projects; wayside installations & interpretative sites; illegal road & trail restoration;  etc.

 Project gallery before and after:

K-rails painted by Eagle scout june 2009

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1 month ago
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If they can do it, we can do it. The Red Rock Legacy Trail is next! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations!

I looked up the new paths for Red Rock so look forward to using them.

One of the BEST bike trails in the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it!

Elizabeth Keegans

I can’t believe its been 25 years John Holman!

looks so awesome, look forward to an organized inaugural group ride

John Holman and Ron Floth are rockstars!

Are they ever going to fill the horrible cracks on RMLT??

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Thank you for enjoying the RMLT Celebration - Picnic/Potluck with us today!

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Sorry I missed your get together I rode the American Lung Association ride yesterday, I what to touch base with your group about You need to take a look at mile marker 11.5 to 13.5 large cracks in the road. And thank your River Mountain Loop

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Come join us in celebrating the 25th year of the River Mountains Loop Trail! We will be gathering at lower Equestrian Park from 11:00-1:00pm on Saturday, November 4th for a community pot-luck. Bring your chair and something to share. 🚶🏇🚴‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Please join us tomorrow for a lovely picnic at Lower Equestrian Park. We will have a few activities for the kids and distribute information about the RMLT.

Choose your own adventure and enjoy the trail from 8:00-11:00 am. Let us know what your favorite part of the RMLT is. What do you enjoy most about the trail?

Sorry to be negative but I don't know how we can celebrate something that is not functioning properly. Tires are flattening from the large gaps. It is throughout the entire RMT with the exception of the new part of the RMT on the Boulder City. This was once an awesome trail.

In 2003 I remember riding the three sisters from the dirt lot on Lake Mead to the end which was around 3 miles.

Carla Jo Panico Darcy Walker Fitch Mary Fitch

The large CRACKS in the road 

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