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.

Weekend Events:

Here are the events that are on the radar for this weekend:

• Thursday, November 17:

  • 6:00 pm

    • The Reno Hustle will roll 25ish mostly flat paved miles starting and ending at the Wells Fargo parking lot at California Ave and Arlington Blvd. This is a social paced ride open to all. Bring lights, dress for the cold, and a be prepared to fix your own flats. For more information follow @therenohustle on Instagram.

    • Silver State Striders are having a social event and drawing for the group representatives for the Western States aid station at Eclipse Pizza. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

• 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:

  • 8:00 am

    • Silver State Striders are not organizing an official long run this weekend but are encouraging members to self organize. Check their Facebook Group Page for member organized runs. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

Trail Outlook

• Sunshine in buckets and heaps but not much warmth. Much of the mountain has dried but pockets of mud and snow linger in the shade and at elevation. Best trailheads to start at will be those facing the city (Rancho, Keystones, Kings Row, Las Brisas, and Sierra Vista). Looking out beyond Peavine, Steamboat Ditch trail will probably still hold some peanut butter, Hidden Valley is dry, and Tahoe Pyramid Trail between Verdi and Hirschdale may be mixed snow and dry depending on the sun exposure. On the other side of the snow coin, many resorts are open or opening and Tahoe Meadows Nordic ski routes have been groomed and are open to the public.

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.

If you get out, let us know what you saw by submitting a trail report.

Be kind, be safe, and enjoy.