Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 4/11-4/17, 2022
Trail Karma Opportunity:
Biggest Little Trail Stewards is collaborating on a fundraiser for two new park benches at Sierra Vista Park. The fundraising goal is $1500. These benches will be much like the benches around the Peavine trail network and will be much appreciated. To donate on the go fund me campaign or share the link, click here.
Trail Outlook: Dry trails, Unsettled Weather
I’m trialling a new map of conditions. Instead of writing pages of words on specific trail conditions, I’ve created a general map outlining where the rough boundaries are for either limited poor conditions or extensive poor conditions. See the image at the bottom of the post. If you like either the map or the long posts, please give me feedback so the site can be most useful for you.
In general, the upper mountain is holding the last snow. The snow above the trail on Mahogany Forest continues to swamp long stretches of trail making the Mahogany Bench the effective top of the trails for the time being. The weather this week features a lot of unsettled rain and snow mix with plenty of wind so expect wind and watch the front page for current trail conditions. The trail surfaces are largely dry, but the forecast amount of water in this storm system could change that quickly.
Note for dog owners:
Off trail areas around Las Brisas, Halo, and Crispy Bacon are seeing high coyote traffic at close range in the early mornings and evenings. They have demonstrated general caution and disinterest in humans and dogs, but are not showing significant fear. There have been reports of one or more active dens with pups so there may be females more willing to protect instead of avoid. In general, if you are out with dogs in the late afternoon, or exploring off trail, you may want to plan to keep the pups leashed. We are in coyote territory and they will defend dens or fight back if harassed.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday, April 12:
5:15 pm
Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) is riding at the Sierra Vista Bike Park. Park at the main lot off Beaumont Parkway. If you are new to TNRG rides, there is no mass start so bring a friend or introduce yourself to who ever is around when you set off. Ride as long as you like. Most TNRG rides will have an after ride social at the start point so if you want to join in, pay attention to the flow of riders heading back. Check their Facebook Group Page for the most current updates.
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders are running an out and back from the Keystone Canyon East trailhead to Three Trees for ~8 miles. Meeting at the Keystone East parking lot. More details on their website.
Wednesday, April 13:
5:00 pm
Weather Cancellation: Reno Wheelmen’s weekly Verdi road ride. Start and end at the CVS parking lot on California Avenue. There is a one time waiver to be signed so give yourself enough time before the 5pm roll out to set up and sign in. This is an out and back with social pace on the out and choose your own adventure pace on the way back. Lights, including rear red, and reflective attire suggested as well as be prepared to service your own flats should that happen.
Reno Tahoe Junior Cycle/ Reno Devo is holding their Wednesday Night Worlds Short Track Cross Country mountain bike races at Hidden Valley Regional Park. These races happen every other week through July and funds raised go toward local youth athletes training and racing. Registration closes Monday night on the event website here. Even if you don’t race, come out and cheer on the racers and enjoy the local enthusiasm. Novice heats start at 5pm, Open rolls at 6:10pm.
Thursday, April 14:
6:45 am
*Tentative Due to Weather* Dawn Patrol ride. I’ll start from the Keystone Canyon east trailhead and plan to loop Keystone Canyon and Upper Rancho areas. Send me a message to let me know you’re coming. Forecast says it is supposed to be snowing, so I’ll update here by 6am if I cancel.
5:00 pm
Reno Del Fuegos will be mountain biking Peavine trail from the Hoge Road Trailhead. This is a very welcoming group that rides beginner to intermediate routes. For more information check out their Facebook Group.
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders will be running out and back on dirt from the Rancho San Rafael Arboretum to the Hoge Radio Towers for ~8 miles. More details on their website.
Saturday, April 16:
8:00 am
Silver State Striders are running the Caughlin Ranch hills loop for up to 25 miles. Meeting at the Mayberry Landing shopping center. More details on their Facebook Group Page.
That’s what’s on my radar at the moment. If you know of something I missed or is coming soon, send me an email and it might get listed. See you outside!
Potential mud and snow areas this week. I’m leaving the isolated snowbanks red until I see or hear that they are no longer affecting the trail. April 11, 2022