Nov. 20th – 2009 – Cell phone coverage enhanced in Lake Mead Area ….(this news brief was posted in The View this week) Verizon Wireless expanded its network coverage and capacity in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, enhancing a number of services for customers, the company announced. The move allows customers to make calls […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trail Logo Signs & Mileage Buttons installed
June 24th, 2009 – We have just received work that all the Henderson monuments have been probably located at 1/2 mile intervals and that trail logos, mileage markers, and user buttons are now in place. This is great news for the safety of trail users. We are also excited that Lake Mead NRA has authorized […]
Trail Logo Signs & Mileage Buttons installed
June 24th, 2009 – We have just received work that all the Henderson monuments have been probably located at 1/2 mile intervals and that trail logos, mileage markers, and user buttons are now in place. This is great news for the safety of trail users. We are also excited that Lake Mead NRA has authorized […]
Snow & Ice on trail ???
Dec. 18 & 19 – YES SNOW AND ICE ON TRAIL! I can’t believe it either. Bikers, joggers and hikers should beware of snow and ice on the trail. Out in open trail should be clearing, but in shadows snow and ice could remain for several days. Portions of the River Mountains near Railroad Pass experienced […]
Snow & Ice on trail ???
Dec. 18 & 19 – YES SNOW AND ICE ON TRAIL! I can’t believe it either. Bikers, joggers and hikers should beware of snow and ice on the trail. Out in open trail should be clearing, but in shadows snow and ice could remain for several days. Portions of the River Mountains near Railroad Pass experienced […]
Detention Basin Construction Impacts Trail
January 25, 2010 – This last Saturday my wife and I went hiking MM 6.5 to 4.5 along the trail. This project has a minor detour in the trail to watch for. It appears that the project is nearing the completion phases. A huge berm/dam has been built above the trail not far from the […]
Rocks on Trail at road crossings
Street bike riders need to beware of rocks on trail at road crossings. Trail is swept once each week, but rocks appear daily. The bulk of rocks found on trail result form illegal vehicle (ATV) activity on trail. I’m encouraging Trail Watch volunteers who are able to take a street broom with them and sweep rocks […]
