LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — With design already under way, construction on a $6.5 million mountain bike park in the southwest valley is expected to begin early next year, according to Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones.
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LVSportsBiz: Bicycling Las Vegas: Finding Bicycle Joy Off Road Away From Strip
Well, here we go again.
I figured I wouldn’t have to cope with reckless motorists by bicycling the gorgeous River Mountains Loop Trail Saturday when weather warmed up to a terrific 70s day in the Las Vegas area.
LVSportsBiz: Construction For Red Rock Canyon Multi-Use Paved Trail Will Start In 2025 At The Earliest
Shovels will start moving dirt in 2025 for Phase 1 of the much-needed Legacy Trail to link West Summerlin and the Red Rock Scenic Drive in the first phase, Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones told LVSportsBiz.com
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Memorial Honoring 5 Fallen Cyclists Under Consideration at New Red Rock Bike Trail
Several memorials across the Las Vegas Valley have gone up honoring the lives of five bicyclists who died in December 2020. There is another memorial possibly in the works at the trailhead of the Red Rock Legacy Trail near Charleston Boulevard and Sky Vista Drive.
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Las Vegas Review Journal: Summerlin marks National Trails Day
Summerlin is home to 200-plus miles of existing trailways. The master-planned community will mark Saturday’s American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day with recognition of the Clark County Red Rock Canyon Legacy Trail project, designed to connect Summerlin, its hikers and cyclists to the Red Rock Canyon.
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Cycling West Cycling Utah: Advocacy Alert: Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Bike Trail Comments Needed by May 9, 2022
By Charles Pekow ▪ Sometime next year, you may be able to ride a bike comfortably to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Currently, you can only get there via the St. Route 159, which is heavily trafficked and not pleasant or safe for cyclists. So the Bureau of Land Management and Federal Highway Administration are…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Save Red Rock aims to create Legacy Trail
By Madison Kimbro ▪ Save Red Rock is currently in phase one of creating a legacy trail that would allow better and safer access for cyclists, runners, and walkers in the area. Now through May. 9, the public can view and comment on the current assessment of the trail’s first phase which, is a 5.5-mile stretch…
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KNPR Nevada Public Radio: Have thoughts on biking, jogging trails through Red Rock Canyon? BLM wants to know
The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District is moving forward with an environmental assessment to address potential issues associated with a proposal by the Federal Highway Administration to construct a multi-use trail in sections of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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Bureau of land management: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGACY TRAIL PHASE 1 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment to address potential environmental consequences associated with a proposal by the Federal Highway Administration to construct a multi-use trail in sections of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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KSNV News 3: Proposed new trail at Red Rock Canyon could combat safety issues
Ed and Kathy Hall have become regulars on the road to Red Rock Canyon. On a short ride, biking 15 miles from their home in Summerlin.
“Oh it’s just gorgeous there’s no place like it in the world,” says Ed. “Every time you come by here it looks different.”
But the Halls also make sure they stand out.
KLAS CBS 8 News Now: Red Rock Legacy bike trail to connect Summerlin, Red Rock visitor’s center
The Red Rock Legacy bike trail is moving forward in its development, as the Clark County Commission approved $4.7 million for the project.
The trail will connect Summerlin and the Red Rock visitor’s center, and will eventually complete a 40-mile loop similar to the Henderson River Mountain Loop Trail.
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ENR Southwest: Planned $100-Million Trail Project Gets Moving West of Las Vegas
Construction is set to start next year on a planned $100-million bike and hiking trail from Las Vegas’ western suburbs to scenic Red Rock Canyon.
The long-discussed 20-mile Red Rock Legacy Trail will run alongside Nevada State Route 159, a busy thoroughfare that’s currently shared by motorists and bicyclists.
