Las Vegas - Construction on the paved access route from Democracy Drive into Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area has begun and is expected to continue through mid-May. To view an animation of the route, please visit https://youtu.be/6Uo0MWPAt4Y.
During construction, access to Petroglyph Canyon from the north will be rerouted. While visitors will not be able to drive in on the old road, they can hike in to access the trail. Parking is available at Adventura Park on Via Firenze and visitors should hike cross-country to access the trail.
The construction site is closed to provide for visitor safety as well as natural resource protection and is marked by orange tortoise fence.
Access to Petroglyph Canyon from the south through Hidden Valley will remain unimpacted during construction and should be considered a strong alternative access point.
Based on public input, improving access to Petroglyph Canyon is the top priority at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. By mid-May, completion of the access road, installation of a temporary visitor contact station and added amenities (restroom, kiosk, increased parking) are expected.
Second phase projects from the Sloan Canyon’s implementation plan include: permanent visitor contact station building; permanent restroom; picnic shelters and tables; interpretative signs/exhibits; and restoration and trail improvements; Loop Trail; overlook pavilion; amphitheater and outdoor exhibits; additional indoor exhibits as well as Dutchman Pass Trailhead; Dutchman Pass road improvements; Hidden Valley Trailhead; and Quo Vadis Trailhead; additional trails and road improvements between Dutchman Pass and Quo Vadis.
For additional information about the meeting, please contact Robbie McAboy at 702-515-5354.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
