Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 05/30-06/04, 2023
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Trail Outlook: Midday Thunderstorms
Continuing the weather pattern from this weekend, we are expecting thunderstorms to drop varying amounts of water on the trails midday each day this week. So far the trails have held up very well but as they continue to be resoaked, some areas of peanut butter mud may appear across the trail network. Right now the best time to get out has been shortly after sunrise. As the mornings warm up the trail treads are firming up and the flowers are blooming like crazy. Some of these recent storms have dropped quite a lot of water on the mountain so gambling on evening rides is just that, a gamble. As we get later in the week, less water is expected so we should be shaping up for a stellar weekend on the trails.
Galena trails: The Dry Pond loop of Thomas and Whites Creek is now snow free as well as the Sierra Front Connector from Thomas to Ballardini Ranch. Be cautious on the White’s Creek switch backs nearest Dry Pond. Runoff washed off the topsoil and exposed plenty of marble stone hazards ranging from golf to soccer ball size. If you are just getting up there for the first time this season, keep the speed down and head up to stay upright and having fun.
Tahoe Pyramid Trail in the canyon between Truckee and Verdi is clear. One section is closed through Friday. Relatedly, the Henness Pass road connecting Verdi and Stampede is now snow free if you are looking to do the Reno-Truckee gravel loop.
Trail Karma Opportunity:
Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 01:
Biggest Little Trail Stewards are finishing the new adaptive mountain bike trail at Sierra Vista Park and looking for volunteers to help out starting at 8:00 am. Trail work is always a valued way of giving back to the community and many times gives you the first opportunity to ride new or fresh trails. To RSVP and for more information, check out the Facebook Event page linked here.
Saturday, June 03:
As part of the National Trails Day events, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation and Biggest Little Trail Stewards are looking for volunteers for doing light maintenance around the Thomas Creek Trailhead starting at 8:30 am. There has been a lot of weather related trail damage up and around Thomas Creek and the trail traffic is already picking up so this will be well appreciated. To RSVP and for more information, check out TMPF’s event web page linked here.
Temporary Trail Closure
Through Friday, June 02:
The Tahoe Pyramid Trail is undergoing rockfall removal and repair work with heavy equipment along the 1 mile stretch immediately east (downstream) of Floriston. There is no bypass around this portion of trail so if you are coming from the downstream Fleisch Bridge/Farad direction, you will not be able to reach the pavement or boardwalk at Floriston and will need to return the way you came.
Trail Traffic Advisory
Friday & Saturday, June 02 & 03:
The Reno Tahoe Odyssey annual relay race is going on this weekend with the start and finish at Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno. Expect higher than normal runner and van traffic downtown and along the Truckee River Friday morning, around the west and south side of Tahoe Friday evening, and then between Carson City, Viriginia City, and Downtown on Saturday morning. If you see the runners out there, give them room on the road and an encouraging cheer or honk.
This Week’s Events:
Tuesday, May 30:
4:45 pm
Reno Wheelmen are hosting their Twilight Road Series Aircenter Criterium race. This is a wheel to wheel multi-lap race on a paved road course. Come on out to the start/finish line to cheer riders on or race. Races are run in the order Beginner (Category C), Intermediate (Category B), and then Advanced (Category A) with checkin beginning at 4:45pm. There is onsite registration. More details and registration link can be found on their event website here.
5:30 pm
(Carson City) Muscle Powered is leading an all skill levels Ladies mountain bike ride from Foothill Dr. Great group of ladies on some awesome trails. For more information, check out their website or their Facebook Group Page.
Tuesday Night Ride Group is riding Peavine trails from the Hoge Road trailhead. This is a choose your own distance ride so do as many laps as you like. 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 a trail loop from Woodchuck Dr. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. The planned route is 8ish miles and may feature mud. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
Wednesday, May 31:
8:00 am
Biggest Little Trail Steward are doing finish work on the new adaptive mountain bike trails at Sierra Vista Park. See the trail karma post above for details and links.
5:00 pm
Reno Tahoe Junior Cycle/ Reno Devo is holding their fourth Wednesday Night Worlds Short Track Cross Country mountain bike race of the season at Sierra Vista 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 5:00 pm, Junior rolls at 6:10 pm, and Open rolls at 6:40 pm.
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, June 01:
8:00 am
Biggest Little Trail Steward are doing finish work on the new adaptive mountain bike trails at Sierra Vista Park. See the trail karma post above for details and links.
5:30 pm
Silver State Striders will be running the Dry Pond loop starting from the Thomas Creek trailhead. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
Friday, June 02:
1:00 pm
High Fives Foundation is hosting a community bike day at Sierra Vista Park to celebrate the opening of the two new adaptive mountain bike trails. Come on out and join their aMTB riders to see why we are building such cool new trails in the area. More information and ways to support High Fives’ awesome mission are available on their webpage linked here.
Saturday, June 03:
8:00 am
Silver State Striders are not planning a social long run but are encouraging members to organize amongst themselves. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
8:30 am
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno and Northern Nevada Bikepacking are teaming up to bring you Coffee Outside. This week’s morning cup of micro-adventure on bikes will meet at Manzanita Park. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.
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!
May 30, 2023 Conditions. No major mud or snow expected on the trail network. Daily thunderstorms may produce mud conditions rapidly.