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Trail Watch

Henderson Trail Watch volunteers promote safety and appropriate trail use by providing information and assistance to all trail users, by observing and documenting safety issues requiring attention and by serving as a positive presence on Henderson trails.

Trail Watch Report
(For use by registered Trail Watch volunteers only)

Trail Watch Volunteer Requirements

Be a minimum of 18 years old.
Make a minimum commitment of at least one hour per week on trail.
Complete the required application and attend training.
Carry a cell phone at all times while on the trail.
Wear a Trail Watch safety vest and/or armband.
Log and report time on trail observations.
Act as a positive representative of the City of Henderson at all times while carrying out the duties of a Henderson Trail Watch volunteer.

Trail Watch Logo

Volunteer Levels
Trail Ambassador: Volunteers who provide a positive presence on any Henderson trail at their convenience. Trail Ambassadors spend time on Henderson trails, provide information, assist trail users, and report their time and observations.

Trail Adopter: A group or individual volunteer who provide a positive presence on a dedicated section of trail. Trail Adopters spend time on the trail, provide information, assist trail users, report their time and observations, and provide routine cleanups of their trail section.

The information and observations volunteers provide will assist the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department and the Henderson Police Department to maintain safety on Henderson trails.

How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a Henderson Trail Watch volunteer please complete the
Volunteer Application.

Completed applications can be emailed to COHTrailWatch@cityofhenderson.com, faxed to (702) 267-4051 or mailed to:

       City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department
       Henderson Trail Watch
       240 Water Street
       PO BOX 95050
       Henderson, NV 89009-5050

You may also drop off your application in person to the Outdoor Recreation Office at Valley View Recreation Center at 500 Harris Street.

Training
Once your completed application has been processed, you will be contacted with training information. All Henderson Trail Watch volunteers are required to attend a one hour training class. The training class will provide the volunteers with the tools and information to make their time on the trail successful.

Please call (702) 267-4050 or email COHTrailWatch@cityofhenderson.com if you have any questions or comments.