Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 04/10-04/16, 2023
Trail Outlook: Speed Drying
The melt is ON! Sun angle is beginning to reach some of the more northern facing slopes and temperatures are staying above freezing at night so we are seeing a LOT of snow melting quickly. All the regional parks in both Reno and Carson are running great with the exception of those still snow bound due to lots of trees and being tucked up on the eastern facing slopes (e.g., Galena). Peavine trails are drying very quickly with the exception of drainages. All downtown facing lower mountain trails are now dry and the midmountain is beginning to improve. Upper mountain and North Valleys facing slopes will continue to hold snow so if you want to get loop routes in, get creative with connecting 4wd and single track on the mountain or check out some of the regional parks that dry faster.
This winter has reshaped a LOT of trails. Keep your head up and speed down even on trails you knew well last season. Nearly every trail has new hazards this year.
North Valleys facing trails and any single track climbing out of Hoge road, or more northern access points, are snowbound still. Very large snow fields and cornices are sitting on or above Poedunk, Halo, Bacon Strip, Stagecoach, Norton’s Toll Road, Three Trees, and Total Recall.
Sierra Vista’s lower basin had some very soft mud but volunteers were out this weekend so the rest of the park is in amazing shape.
Tahoe Pyramid Trail in the canyon between Truckee and Verdi is beginning to clear up. There are some significant trail damage sections but TPT reports they are not closing the trail, just advising extreme caution.
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.
Peavine Trail Damage: Keystone Canyon is washed out for a couple hundred yards above the intersection with the Fisticuffs trail. If you would like to connect the East Keystone and Hoge Road trailheads, please use the ridgeline 4wd road on the Rancho San Rafael side (East side) of the canyon. PoeDunk trail on the West side of the canyon is clear up to the bench. North of the PoeDunk bench, a snow drift covers a few hundred feet of trail but can be bypassed by using a nearby 4wd road.
Local Trail Closure: In Carson City, King’s Canyon loop and waterfall trails are closed due to a rock fall. Check out the monster boulder and debris field on Carson City Parks and Open Space’s Facebook page here.
Weekend Trail Reports:
A lot of us got out and let us know how it was. Here are all the trail reports that were sent in this past weekend. Thank you kind people for sharing the stoke!
Sunday, April 9:
10:00 am
Lower and Upper Evans, UNR DH and N Trail are all dry! Miners has some runoff but is mostly good to go. Snake run is still wet at the choke and pretty eroded and in need of repair. Lower Evans from Rancho is dry but has lots of foot holes from hikers during wetter conditions, but has since dried and needs tracks to smooth it back out. Lots of water at all water crossings. -DJ P.
All of prison Hill is clear of snow. Rode it yesterday, no mud. -Brian H.
This Week’s Events:
Tuesday, April 11:
5:15 pm
Tuesday Night Ride Group is heading out towards Hole in the Wall from Horseman’s Park on the Steamboat Ditch Trail. This is a choose your own distance ride so go as far as you want and then turn back. TNRG is a casual mountain bike ride group for all skill levels. They don’t wait for a mass start, so when you arrive, introduce yourself or just start riding as you like. More details can be found at their Facebook Group Page linked here.
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders are running trail from Rancho San Rafael. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. The planned route is 7-8ish miles and 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, April 12:
5:00 pm
Reno Tahoe Junior Cycle/ Reno Devo is holding their second Wednesday Night Worlds Short Track Cross Country mountain bike race of the season at Hidden Valley Regional Park. These races happen once a month through July and funds raised go toward local youth athletes training and racing. Registration closes Monday nights 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.
5:15 pm
Reno Del Fuegos are riding out to Hole in the Wall and back on the Steamboat Ditch Trail from Horseman’s Park. This is a very welcoming group for any skill levels and the ride normally goes into the dark hours so pack a light or turn back early. Details can be found on their Facebook Group Page linked here.
7:45 pm
Bike Night Reno will be rolling out a 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. 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, April 13:
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders will be running 8 ish miles of hills starting and ending at River Bend. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
Saturday, April 15:
8:00 am
Silver State Striders are offering two runs. Long distance runners will head over to Foresthill, CA for 16-20+ miles of trail. Starter Striders will be running trail out of Hoge road. 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 from Peddler’s Deli on Lakeside. This is open to members and supporters. 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. Heat, sun, and quick melting are remaking the hazard landscape daily. 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!
April 10, 2023 Conditions. Snow, ice, or very wet mud expected above foothill trails and all North facing slopes. Some mud expected in the lower basin of Sierra Vista Park. Major trail damage on Keystone Canyon trail.