Trail Karma Opportunity:

• Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is running their annual fundraiser giveaway. Top prizes include a full suspension mountain bike and some very nice gear. Entries are being sold online through this Friday, October 28. Funds raised from this will support more kids in middle and high school in the region being able to experience bike riding and racing as part of their scholastic program. To make a donation for entry into the giveaway and for more information, check out the giveaway page linked here.

Temporary Trail Closure:

• Tahoe Pyramid Trail between Floriston and Hirschdale will is closed to all traffic for at least one more week for repair work. There are no alternate routes other than driving the highway so plan for out and back trips if you want to use the adjacent portions of the trail. For more details and current trail warnings, check the official Tahoe Pyramid trail website linked here. (10/27 note: TPT has not made any announcement about this work being completed yet so assume this closure remains in effect until I update this post.)

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, October 27:

  • 7:00 am

    • The IsPeavineDry.com Peavine easy ride will roll out from the Keystone East trailhead. This mountain bike ride goes for between 60 to 90 minutes and is always easy effort stay together ride. If you have never ridden Keystone Canyon before, please let me know when you arrive. See you bright and early!

  • 5:00 pm

    • Reno Del Fuegos will be leading an overnight bikepacking trip on the ditch trail starting and ending at Horseman’s Park. This is going to be a quick overnighter with the camping location near Hole-In-The-Wall making the ride pretty flat. Expect cold conditions overnight so pack and dress accordingly. For more information, check out Reno Del Fuego’s Facebook group.

  • 5:45 pm

    • Silver State Striders are running from Horseman’s Park out and back on the Steamboat Ditch trail. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run can be whatever length you want and a headlamp is recommended if you plan on being out for more than an hour. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

  • 6:00 pm

    • The Reno Hustle will roll 27ish mostly flat paved miles on the classic Verdi route 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 and a be prepared to fix your own flats. For more information follow @therenohustle on Instagram.

• Saturday, October 29:

  • 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.

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    • Trail Karma Opportunity: The Biggest Little Trail Stewards will be doing pre-winter prep and trail maintenance on mid-mountain Peavine trails. They will be meeting at the Horizon Hills trailhead and carpooling to the worksite. For more information and to RSVP, see their Facebook events page linked here.

• Monday, October 31:

  • Nevada Day

    • Weekly update will post on Tuesday this week.

  • 6:30 pm

    • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are leading a Ditch Witch costume ride from Horseman’s Park along the ditch trail out and back for about 10-15 miles with a pizza hangout afterward. Costumes are required and there will be an award for the best costume. For more information, follow @rar.reno on Instagram.

Trail Outlook

• The holiday weekend is looking very nice considering how deep into fall we are getting. There is a chance for upper elevation snow and some water down lower but at the moment the storm is expected to be light on the actual precipitation and temperatures are supposed to stay moderate so very little trail impact on Peavine and a chance of impact on Sunday into Monday for higher elevation trails around Sky Tavern and Mt Rose area. Since we are getting closer to winter, pack for rapid weather shifts. Layers and shells with an extra snack and measure or two more water. Being cautious this time of year is better than becoming a headline for the wrong reasons. Have a great holiday weekend and don’t steal too much of your kids’ candy.

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

Be kind, be safe, and enjoy.