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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Destination Trail
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: […]
Burkholder Trail Connection
Burkholder Trail is now complete and connects up with the River Mountains Loop Trail. Connectivity – Linkage – are two key phase words in the trail building community. Trails need to go somewhere….connect to other trails and link you and me together. October 2010 the Burkholder Trail was completed and accepted into the Henderson […]
Let’s Move – Outdoors on the RMLT
Michelle Obama is in Nevada at the Redrock National conservation Area promoting the administrations new get the fat off our kids by outdoor activities. When I was a kid it was called play…”go outside and play with your friends until dinner”. The idea is a good one… but we as a nation, as a community, […]
Trail Vegas….while at Camp Vegas for Summer Camp
Curious???? Check out Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Center…..or tune back here in a day or two and learn more. Camp Vegas…..an adult Summer Camp. http://www.lasvegassun.com/photos/2010/apr/29/71935/ Las Vegas is promoting Vegas as Camp for Grown-ups this summer…..all centered around pool parties and pool time. May we suggest hittng the trails early in the morning for […]
Family Fun & Fido Walk – April 10, 2010 at Equestrian Park
Family Fun & Fido Walk Equestrian Park ● All ages ● 10:00 a.m.-noon ● Free Bring your family and leashed pet to Equestrian Park for Henderson Family Fun & Fido Walk. This 2-mile fun walk will be held on Equestrian Trail, a paved loop trail perfect for strollers, bikes, pets, and families. Follow the signs and […]
Bicycling Routes, Lanes, Trails on Google Maps “How to Find”
April 2010 – How do I find the River Mountains Loop Trail? Where are the trail heads? Where are there connecting trails and bike routes or lanes? Where can I see photos taken along the trail? Google Maps has the answer. I have enclosed a power point presentation which hopefully walks you through the process. […]
Trail Alert – Historic Railroad Trail work finished Oct. 21, 2009
October 22, 2009 – Historic Railroad trail is now open again to Hoover Dam. Reclamation has improved the area that crosses the Police access road. We have striped a cross walk, and paved from the exit of the switchyard to the top of the switchback trail down to the parking garage. ADDITIONAL WORK PLANNED FOR 2010 […]
