Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 11/14-11/20, 2022

Trail Outlook: Freeze Thaw Drying

  • Very typical mid November week in the pipeline here. With the lingering snow and ice, many trails will have some mud, snow, or frozen ground depending on when you get out. Most trails lower than Hoge road will be firm today and as we get later in the week the snow line may rise as high as the Mahogany Forest Bench. The snow and ice on the most North facing slopes continues to survive, but plenty of sun and light breeze this week should make much of the mountain accessible.

  • Trail Damage Warning: Whites Creek had some serious flooding in the early August round of downpours. Major trail damage along much of the lower section of trail as well as some of the upper section. The local trail managers are all aware of the damage and would appreciate users seeking alternate routes until they are able to get repairs done. Due to the extensive nature of the current damage, that may not be this year. If you are planning on doing the Dry Pond loop, be careful or consider an out and back on the Thomas Creek side.

This Week’s Events

  • Tuesday, November 15:

  • 5:45 pm

    • Silver State Striders are running from Huffaker school through Bartley Ranch park. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run features options for both 5 and 7ish mile loops and headlamps and reflective clothing are a must. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

  • 6:00 pm

    • (Rescheduled from Last Week) Reno Devo junior mountain bike’s national team is holding an orientation at the Sparks Library. Devo is a mountain bike development team based here in Reno preparing middle and high school age athletes for local, regional, and national level race competition. They are a great program that builds very quick kids. This is an RSVP required event so more information and RSVP can be found on their website linked here.

  • Wednesday, November 16:

    • 5:30 pm

      • Trail Karma Opportunity: Reno Bike Project are hosting FreeWheels 4 Kids volunteer nights after the Grove Street shop closes. This program fixes up kids bikes that are then donated for free to kids over the holidays. Any level of ability to turn a wrench is welcome to join. Their goal is to get 250 free bikes out to kids this season. For more information, follow @renobikeproject on Instagram.

    • 6:45 pm

      • Bike Night Reno will be rolling out a huge group of riders of all kinds from the Space Whale in Downtown. As their name suggests, this is a night ride so lights are required. Whether it’s a simple headlamp and taillight or full on burner bike light-splosion is entirely up to you. Expect it to be cold and possibly wet so dress appropriately. This is a mostly flat road ride friendly to all wheeled contraptions at an extremely social pace. For more information, follow @bikenightreno on instagram.

  • Thursday, November 17:

  • Friday, November 18:

    • 4:00 pm

      • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are leading a no-drop AIDS Lifecycle training road ride. This ride will be roughly 8 miles (1 hour is their goal) and include hill climbing and end with dinner afterwards. This is open to members, prospective members, and those interested in supporting their efforts. For more information, follow @rar.reno on Instagram.

  • Saturday, November 19:

If you are swapping the running and riding for a little back country sliding, check out the latest avalanche conditions over at Sierra Avalanche Center. Early season patchwork coverage and wind scouring and loading are showing up at the moment. Knowing where to look can make the difference of coming home.

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!

Dry in the lowest most sun exposed areas. Limited snow or mud on trails in the lower mountain, and more severe snow and mud in the mid and upper mountain. November 14, 2022.

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