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History of the Trail

Historic rail trail switch backs

Hoover connector trail – contractor & trail partners 2004

The history of the River Mountains Loop Trail is interesting since it represents a dream come true for many of those involved. Quite a few citizens and agencies were involved in planning, designing and constructing this multi-use, non-motorized 34-mile loop trail. It provides links and connections to other trails throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

In the Beginning

We started in 1996. There was 18-months of focus groups and stakeholder meetings to determine trail design, location, uses, themes, etc. These meetings were conducted by the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program headed up by Barbara Rice. In Fall of 1997 the stakeholders held an election of officers and the Advisory Council was formed. The River Mountains Trail Partnership started out with 30 partner members. The Advisory Council was made up of one primary representative and one alternate. This group met regularly every month for over 16-years. Their primary purpose, besides being advisory to the land managers, was to keep the group motivated and moving forward with planning, grant applications and construction schedules. The Advisory Council acted as a clearinghouse for new ideas and provided a public forum for issues.

Partners

The original 30 partners were a broad cross section of trail stakeholders. There were federal, state, county and city entities as well as private landowners. Over the years the mix and numbers changed. Some of the original partners were:

Federal Partners

  • National Park Service-Lake Mead
  • Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service

Local Government

  • City of Boulder City
  • City of Henderson
  • City of Las Vegas
  • Clark County

Business and Corporations

  • Lake Las Vegas Resort
  • NV Energy
  • The Landwell Company
  • Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino

Regional Agencies

  • Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)
  • Regional Transportation Commission of Clark County (RTC)
  • Conservation District of Southern Nevada

The project, as many of the ongoing efforts to enhance the enjoyment of our incredible outdoor areas in and around Clark County, remains a work in progress!

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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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