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: […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
