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12/28/2010 by Editor

A Destination Trail

Sunrise biking near Lava Butte on the River Mountain Trail, Henderson, Nevada.

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: […]

Filed Under: Biking, Blog, hiking, History Tagged With: Desert Big Horn Sheep, Destination Trail, Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam, Hoover Dam Bridge

12/17/2010 by Editor

Bobcats – Roam the River Mountains

Bobcats roam the River Mountains

  Since the subject of wildcats has come up this week lets talk about the real wildcat of the River Mountains area. More specifically called the “Bobcat” (Felis rufus or Lynx rufus).  The Bobcat is rarely spotted or seen by humans as they are very elusive and nocturnal. This cat is named for its tail, […]

Filed Under: Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Bobcat, Desert Big Horn Sheep, Felix rufus, Lynx rufus

12/17/2010 by Editor

Mountain Lion sighted Near Trail

Dec. 16, 2010 – Boulder city, NV. – According to a report in the Las Vegas Sun this a.m. a mountain lion was recently sighted near Keyes Drive in Boulder City.  Keys Drive going east turns into the Old Historic Railroad Grade/trail which in turn becomes part of the River Mountains Loop Trail system.   Mountain Lions […]

Filed Under: Big Horn Sheep, Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Desert Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Lion, wildlife

10/12/2009 by Editor

Big Horn Sheep near trail at risk?

 OCTOBER 12, 2009 – I have received many searches for Big Horn Sheep. This recent article by Jean Norman along with related photos really provides some great insight to the some of the issues these big boys face on a daily basis.  I personally prefer to see them out more in the wilds along the […]

Filed Under: Big Horn Sheep, Photo images long RMLT, Trail in the News, wildlife Tagged With: Big Horn Sheep, Desert Big Horn Sheep, Hemenway Valley park

12/04/2008 by Editor

Desert Big Horn Sheep use the trail, too…

The River Mountains Loop Trail is home to many users groups. The oldest users were here long before the trail was dreamed of.  The photos below were provided courtesy of Paul Grebe, Green Valley Cyclist and a RMLT member. Photos were taken November 24th around milepost #15. These three Rams have seen some years as […]

Filed Under: Big Horn Sheep, Photo images long RMLT Tagged With: Big horn, Desert Big Horn Sheep, rams, sheep, wildlife

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🌳 We are proud to announce City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has received a Finalist Award in the 2022 National Gold Medal for excellence in Park and Recreation Management. 🏆 Congratulations team!🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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Who's behind the upgrade to Hemingway channel?

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On the Road: Boulder City - Newsroom

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This week, On the Road is visiting Boulder City, which recently invested $250,000 on a significant bicycle path paving project. Construction on the 1.5-mile bicycle path next to the Hemenway […]
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I was able to ride this section for the first time a few weeks ago as part of my RMLT loop. It is fabulous!!! No more riding in the channel. 🎉👍🙏

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Love cycling? Best rides near Las Vegas as told by some of the valley's top cyclists

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As tragedy after tragedy plays out on Southern Nevada’s roads, they are faithful to their passion. They are advocates, evangelists and lovers of all things cycling. And through it all, they r…
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Riding RMLT clockwise is not easy. Riding it counter-clockwise is just brutal. Either direction really is spectacular. There’s really nothing like it. I’ve been riding it since it opened.

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