RTC’s new FlexRide route runs between Galena and Incline Village/Sand Harbor. $5 one-way for all drops except Sand Harbor (+$2 to cover park entry). Multiple drop-off/pickup locations up on the mountain. And the vans have bike racks. ;) More details at the link. You have to call RTC to book this ride and if you want to take your bikes, book early. There are six seats on the bus but only 2 bike racks.

Weekend Events:

Here are the events that are on the radar for the third weekend of July:

• Thursday, July 15, 5:45pm:

  • Silver State Striders thursday night run is the Relay Peak service road climb (8mi). Meeting at the Mt Rose Summit trailhead at the highway summit parking lot. Details on their website .

• Thursday, July 15, 6pm:

  • Trail Karma Opportunity: Reno Running Co and gear hut summer trail cleanup series continues at Galena Creek trail. Open to all trail users, this is being billed as a trail showcase where you also pitch in by cleaning the trail. Food and raffle will be on site. Details on their Facebook Event Listing.

• Saturday, July 17:

  • Silver State Striders are not organizing a run this Saturday since it is the Tahoe Rim Trail race. You can sign up to volunteer for the race here.

Trail Outlook

Slightly less blazing than this past week but still plenty hot. Evening breezes will pickup a little more so best conditions will be early as usual. Be safe and have fun out there!

As always, if you get out on the mountain, submit a trail report and let us know how it is. I’ll update the front page as reports come in.