Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 03/20-03/26, 2023

Trail Outlook: Pray for Rain

• This may sound wrong, but hear me out. With the winter we have had, the biggest delays to major trail sections becoming mud free are the very deep snow cornices that are sitting, like fingers, along the East and North sides of every ridge on the mountain. Even more so than sunny warm day, rain is the fastest way to melt these behemoths. And we have a bit more rain snow mix Tuesday and Wednesday. So pray for a snow line higher than the trails so that the rain keeps erasing these monster snow piles and we can get more open trails soon.

• Later in the week, we will probably see improving trail conditions as the wind and sun dry up the remnants of the early storms. I expect that most of the rideable trails will be out and back sections on Peavine proper with loops available at Hidden Valley and North Valleys Regional Parks.

• Up top, Nevada Nordic grooms trails in the trees to the West of Tahoe Meadows for public usage. The trails are primarily designed for cross country skiing, but are also great for snow shoes and fat bikes. If you are not skiing, it’s kind to the skate and classic skiers if you only use the right third of the trail. For more information and the latest grooming reports, check out their Facebook Group page linked here.

Local Trail Closure: King’s Canyon loop and waterfall trail are closed for the immediate future due to a recent rock fall. Check out the monster boulder and debris field on Carson City Parks and Open Space’s Facebook page here. This is a good reminder that this historically snowy and wet winter has reshaped a LOT of trails. As we start getting out and about, keep your head up and speed down on trails you haven’t been on this spring.

This Week’s Events

Silver State Striders canceled all their scheduled runs this week due to weather. Stay safe out there if you venture out.

• Tuesday, March 21:

  • First Day of Spring!

    • Tuesday Night Ride Group normally launches on the first Tuesday after the time change, but for obvious reasons they have decided to push back the start this year. I’ll keep this space updated when they announce the new ride start date.

  • 5:30 pm

    • Silver State Striders are running Rancho San Rafael trails from the gift shop parking lot. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. The planned route is 6-7 miles up into the lower trails which may feature snow and mud. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

• Wednesday, March 22:

  • 6:45 pm

    • Bike Night Reno will be rolling out a hardy 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 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, March 23:

  • 5:45 pm

    • Silver State Striders will be running 7 ish miles of hills starting and ending at Eclipse Running (Moana & Lakeside). Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

  • 7:00 pm

    • Biggest Little Trail Stewards are having their monthly meeting at Mi Casa Too on West 4th Street. This is open to all and is a great way to get involved behind the scenes in grassroots local trail building. See you there!

• Friday, March 24:

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am

    • Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno are bringing you Coffee Outside. This week’s morning cup of micro-adventure on bikes will meet at Dick Taylor Memorial Park (1140 Beech St). More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

• Saturday, March 25:

  • 8:00 am

    • Silver State Striders will be running 18ish miles of dirt and paved road starting and ending at Horseman’s Park and venturing through the Southwest ridges and canyons. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

  • 10:00 am

    • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are leading an AIDS Lifecycle training road ride. This ride will be roughly 20 miles starting at The Hub on Riverside and riding the Verdi loop. This is open to members, prospective members, and those interested in supporting their efforts. For more information, follow @rar.reno on Instagram.

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. New snow, high wind, and lots of water are remaking the hazard landscape daily right now. Knowing where to look and when to stay home 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!

All portions of the Peavine trail network are expected to have snow, ice, and/or mud this week. March 20, 2023.