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 06:

  • 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!

  • 5:45 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.

• Friday, October 07:

  • 8:00 am

    • Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno and Northern Nevada Bikepacking are teaming up to bring you Coffee Outside (with dogs edition). This week’s morning cup of micro-adventure on bikes will meet at Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Bring your friendly dog and come in costume (You and/or your dog). More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

• Saturday, October 08:

  • 8:00 am

    • Silver State Striders are running from the Thomas Creek horse trailer parking out and back up Thomas Creek trail to the Rim to Reno trail. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run can be whatever length you want with the main group planning to go roughly 8 miles out for about 16 miles round trip. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

• Sunday, October 09:

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    • Trail Karma Opportunity: Biggest Little Trail Stewards are doing pre-winter maintenance work at Sierra Vista Bike Park. They are meeting at the main parking lot and doing repair and winter prep work on the flow trail as well as other high erosion areas. More information and to RSVP on their Facebook Event page linked here.

Trail Outlook

• If you had to pick a weekend to put off indoor chores, this would be one of those where everyone would understand. Or at least I would. Only so many of these left before we start the good old Northern Nevada freeze-broil cycle. Have a great weekend!

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

Be kind, be safe, and enjoy.