The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has agreed to construct segments
11 and 12 as part of the pipeline installation associated with the new water
treatment plant located on the western slope of the River Mountains.
Segments 11 & 12 will be paved by SNWA in early 2001 followed by Segment
13 being completed by City of Henderson early 2001. STAY TUNED for a possible
trail dedication event spring 2001.
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BASELINE INFORMATION
SEGMENT NUMBER: 12
Proposed: _______
Existing: ___x___
APPROXIMATE LENGTH: 2.4 miles
SEGMENT ENDPOINTS:
START: SNWA right-of-way intersection with LA Water and Power
transmission line at Drake Channel
FINISH: Henderson R10 water tank
SEGMENT NARRATIVE:
Follows the SNWA pipeline corridor along edge of the right-of-way north
from the water treatment plant to the water reservoir.
EXISTING AUTHORIZED USES (S):
__x
hiking
__x mountain bicycling
__x road bicycling
__x horseback riding
___ other (walking, jogging, rollerblading)
EXISTING TRAIL CONDITIONS:
This is a newly developed 25 foot trail corridor with paved and gravel
components.
TRAIL WIDTH: 10 feet
TRAIL TREAD/SURFACE: Asphalt/Gravel
OTHER FEATURES: Will need safety and security measures to manage motorized
access.
LAND OWNERSHIP AND OTHERS WITH EASEMENTS OR OTHER LEGAL ACCESS:
Bureau of Reclamation withdrawn lands for water and power purposes.
Easements held by SNWA, Colorado River Commission, Nevada Power, and BLM.
Within City of Henderson and build out boundary.
LEAD TRAIL PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT ENTITY:
City of Henderson and SNWA
PROPOSED) OR PENDING LAND USE CHANGES/OR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OR OBSTACLES:
There is a proposed Nevada Power contract for PDP project (co-location
with Colorado River Commission and SNWA). R10water tank is within 200 feet
of trail. There is a potential future power line project and associated
access roads along an existing IPP power line that could impact the trail.
The trail is included in the City of Henderson's comprehensive plan.
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
SUMMARY: This trail segment is complete but it will need
signage and
security measures. There is a steep slope that will require relocation to
decrease the grade and/or signage warning of the hazard. The City of
Henderson has applied for a TEA 21 grant (I 1/2000) to bridge the Drake
Channel. There is also a need to evaluate options to improve the equestrian
tread, which currently consists of a narrow gravel path alongside the
existing paved component.
Remember desert tortoises and big horn sheep have the
"right-of-way" and are not to be disturbed
even if they are on
the trail or block your way.
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