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Nevada Southern Railway cars at Railroad Pass

January 25, 2010 – The  Nevada Southern Railway and the River Mountains Loop Trail share something in common. Know what it is? Right-of-way number one, but also history.  The trail and railroad run parallel through Railroad Pass east toward Boulder City for about a mile. The railroad is visible from the trail all the way up to Bootleg Canyon.  The tracks and railbed are the same ones used by Union Pacific to deliver materials and supplies to build Hoover Dam in the 1930’s.  The trail crosses the tracks twice on either side of Railroad Pass and provides live action opportunities when the train runs on weekends.  

Nevada Southern Railway trail event 100309 at Railroad Pass

The  Nevada Southern Railway is a partner in the River Mountains Trail Partnership and has participated in many Trail Day functions over the years.  We hope one day to arrange for trail and train rides that allow users to ride one way and hike or bike the other.  The  Nevada Southern Railway operates on weekends and has regular scheduled hours of operation.  The Nevada State Railroad Museum is built just off  Yucca St. in Boulder City and is where Union Pacific and U.S. Government Railroad  met and transferred materials.  The museum has restored old engines and cars as time and budget allows.  They have considerable rolling stock.  For more information check out their web site at:  http://www.nevadasouthern.com/ 

The history part of the trail and trains continues where the trail picks up the old railbed on the east side of Boulder City near Pacific Trailhead and follows the old U.S. Government Railroad rail line down through Hemingway Wash to the Lawyer Junction where The Sixes Company Railroad took over, also known as the Historic Railroad trailhead just below Alan Bible Visitor Center.  From this trailhead you can continue on to Hoover Dam via the Historic Railroad Trail or stay on the River Mountains Loop Trail heading north along Lakeshore Rd.  There is also another railroad bed heading out of the Lawyer Junction only visible to the keen eye and best seen on the north side of Lakeshore Dr. from the paved River Mountains Loop Trail. 

Railroad Gallery. Black and white are from Bureau of Reclamation public photo archives: 

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If they can do it, we can do it. The Red Rock Legacy Trail is next! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations!

I looked up the new paths for Red Rock so look forward to using them.

One of the BEST bike trails in the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it!

Elizabeth Keegans

I can’t believe its been 25 years John Holman!

looks so awesome, look forward to an organized inaugural group ride

John Holman and Ron Floth are rockstars!

Are they ever going to fill the horrible cracks on RMLT??

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Thank you for enjoying the RMLT Celebration - Picnic/Potluck with us today!

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Sorry I missed your get together I rode the American Lung Association ride yesterday, I what to touch base with your group about You need to take a look at mile marker 11.5 to 13.5 large cracks in the road. And thank your River Mountain Loop

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Come join us in celebrating the 25th year of the River Mountains Loop Trail! We will be gathering at lower Equestrian Park from 11:00-1:00pm on Saturday, November 4th for a community pot-luck. Bring your chair and something to share. 🚶🏇🚴‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Please join us tomorrow for a lovely picnic at Lower Equestrian Park. We will have a few activities for the kids and distribute information about the RMLT.

Choose your own adventure and enjoy the trail from 8:00-11:00 am. Let us know what your favorite part of the RMLT is. What do you enjoy most about the trail?

Sorry to be negative but I don't know how we can celebrate something that is not functioning properly. Tires are flattening from the large gaps. It is throughout the entire RMT with the exception of the new part of the RMT on the Boulder City. This was once an awesome trail.

In 2003 I remember riding the three sisters from the dirt lot on Lake Mead to the end which was around 3 miles.

Carla Jo Panico Darcy Walker Fitch Mary Fitch

The large CRACKS in the road 

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