Segment 8
In 1999, the City of Boulder City in cooperation with the Southern Nevada
Water Authority identified a new pipeline corridor that could provide raw water
as well as treated water to Boulder City. The new alignment follows the
proposed trail corridor from the new treatment plant around Railroad Pass to
Boulder City.
This proposal could address some significant issues for the trail- most
importantly, the access behind the Railroad Pass Casino and the rock issues
present near that site. The waterline continues east from Railroad Pass
along segment 5 that has been awarded a TEA-21 grant.
It is recommended by the Partnership that the grant be delayed until the
water line is constructed which is scheduled for completion in 2001. A letter to
the City suggesting the grant delay was submitted by the partnership in late
1999.
These segments have been also been included in the SNPLMA grant request (it
has been identified as priority #3 for SNPLMA Community Trails and Open Space
Program)
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BASELINE INFORMATION
SEGMENT NUMBER: 8
Proposed: __x __
Existing: ______
APPROXIMATE LENGTH: .5 miles
SEGMENT ENDPOINTS:
START: Railroad crossing (trackless) at US 93
FINISH: Beginning of flood control berm northwest of Railroad Pass
and just south of Foothill Drive underpass.
SEGMENT NARRATIVE:
The trail corridor heads north from Railroad Pass following the route of
a proposed Boulder City waterline.
EXISTING AUTHORIZED USES (S):
* This is an undeveloped trail segment.
___ hiking
___ mountain bicycling
___ road bicycling
___ horseback riding
____other (walking, jogging, rollerblading)
EXISTING TRAIL CONDITIONS:
* This is an undeveloped trail segment.
TRAIL WIDTH:
TRAIL TREAD/SURFACE:
OTHER FEATURES:
LAND OWNERSHIP AND OTHERS WITH EASEMENTS OR OTHER LEGAL ACCESS:
Bureau of Reclamation withdrawn lands for water and power purposes. There
are multiple easements held by Henderson, Clark County and BLM.
LEAD TRAIL PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT ENTITY:
City of Henderson
PROPOSED OR PENDING LAND USE CHANGES/OR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OR OBSTACLES:
Boulder City proposed water line travels along the trail corridor. This
segment is identified in the City of Henderson's comprehensive trails plan.
The relocation of the Railroad Museum to the upper water tank area near
Railroad Pass is being considered.
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
SUMMARY- The Boulder City/SNWA waterline will be a factor in the
alignment of the trail in this area. This trail will develop as the water
line is completed in coordination with planning by the Nevada State Railroad
Museum. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is proposing to construct a
railroad turnaround in the area just east of the proposed trail corridor. AU
of these entities need to participate in the location and alignment of the
trail. Segments 6 through 10 are part of a City of Henderson SNPLMA grant
application. (See segment 7)
To
Segment 7
To Segment 9
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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