River Mountains Loop Trail

Event Permit Matrix for River Mountains Loop Trail

Silverman Connector web

Silverman Triathlon bike portion of event

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 to prevent conflicts with multiple events planned for the same day and same segments/portions of the trail.

Also we can not have everyone applying their own version of trail markings on the trail so rules and guidelines are  now in place.  And one of the main reasons for permits is to not over permit the use of the trail such that the average Joe & Jane can go out on a Sunday trail ride with family and enjoy it.

The River Mountains Loop Trail is already home to several large Marathon and Triathlon events on an annual basis. The lead times listed in the matrix could be much longer if you require a specific date so we recommend you start early and contact all entities involved.

In order to best read the permit matrix click on the thumbnail images below:

Iron Girl 2010 Loews Lake Las Vegas photos and more…

May 17th, 2010 -  Iron Girl 2010 event this past weekend at Loews Lake las Vegas, Henderson, Nevada appears to have been a big success and fun.   We were spending a staycation at Loews this weekend and just happened on the event.  This is the thrid year for this event at Loews.  From what I saw the event was well-organized and ran like clock work for those involved.  It helps to have great corporate sponsors behind you so you can do it right and safely.  

  

 
 

Iron Girl 2010 Swim start at Loews Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, Nv.

During the two days we were there we met many great people some with interesting stories about why they were competing.  Many of the locals train for this event on the River Mountains Loop Trail for the run and bike portions of the triathlon.  I have also been advised that Loews is developing a triathlon training program for future upcoming events in the area and also at Lake Las Vegas later this year.  ..more on this later. 

As far as our stay at Loews it was an outstanding experience…it is one of Henderson’s and  Southern Nevada’s best kept secrets.  Try it, you will like it.

Link to KTNV-13 coverage story, photos, and video: http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12488972

Iron Girl 2010 photo gallery here: 

Jogging and Running on the River Mountains Loop Trail

  

September 30, 2009 - 

Are you a runner or a jogger?  I don’t know the difference but the River Mountains Loop Trail is a great place to do both.  When I’m walking the trail I see a fair amount of joggers/runners using the trail.  I know that several local track clubs use the trail for races and practice runs.  We have marathon events all through the year using various portions of the trail for 5-K and 10-k runs.  I believe there is something for everyone’s running tastes on the 35-mile loop be it hills, flat land, curves or great views.  

Run to your hearts content on RMLT

Run to your hearts content on RMLT

If you haven’t discovered the trail yet give a try soon.  There are locations and times which get heavy use, but there is 35-miles to spread out over so give it a run. 

Jogging near Railroad Pass March 20th, 2010

Events on the RMLT: 

  • Silverman triathlon – 5th year 2009
  • Pumpkinman triathlon – 4th year 2009
  • Calico Racing 5K-10K various runs
  • Iron Girl marathon – 2nd year 2009
  • Others… 

Hoover Dam Marathon Oct. 31, 2009 sponsored by Calico Racing

October 20th, 2009 – Hoover Dam Marathon featured in Henderson View here is link : http://www.viewnews.com/2009/VIEW-Oct-20-Tue-2009/Henderson/31827867.html

August 26, 2009 –  Calico Racing has put together what will become a “have to do” marathon on October 31th, 2009. Both a full and half marathon run on the River Mountains Loop Trail connecting to the Historic Railroad Trail to Hoover Dam visitor center parking garage top floor. This has been months in the making and permitting; a first of its kind.  Yes, the event is on Halloween too. 

The marathon course offers some world class views of Lake Mead and the surrounding Mojave Desert along the River Mountains Loop Trail and Historic Railroad Trail. Along the Historic Railroad Trail you will pass through five (5) large railroad tunnels used during the building of then Boulder Dam project. You will have elevated views of the deep blue waters of Lake Mead up until you enter tunnel #5 after which the new Hoover Dam By-pass Bridge project  comes into view followed shortly by the majestic Hoover Dam itself.  This is the Inaugural Hoover Dam Marathon, but it won’t be the last. 

One of Historic Railroad tunnels Lake Mead

One of Historic Railroad tunnels Lake Mead

If you are a marathon runner I would sign now and be among the first to say I did the “Inaugrual Hoover Dam Marathon” in 2009.   HERE IS THE LINK TO CALICO RACING: www.calicoracing.com  then click on Hoover Dam Marathon and everything you need to know is right there.  See you on the course.

Hoover Dam & Bridge consturction july 2009

Hoover Dam & Bridge consturction july 2009

For  Marathon course map see gallery below.

Gallery of photos of area:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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