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.

Trail Karma Opportunity:

• Biggest Little Trail Stewards along with American Trails will be providing trail crew training for free September 24 & 25. If you have ever considered volunteering for trail days, this is how you can get skilled up to organize and lead those vital activities. This two-day event will offer free trainings to new and existing trail enthusiasts interested in building the skills needed to maintain trails well. Meet new trails folks or connect with old trail friends while learning the fundamental skills of trail design, planning, construction, and maintenance, as well as crew leadership. Additional information and signups can be had at the link here.

Weekend Events:

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

• Thursday, September 22:

  • 7:00 am

    • (New Later Start Time)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 not organizing an official Thursday run but encouraging their members to coordinate between themselves. Check their Facebook Group Page for any unofficial group runs.

• Friday, September 23:

  • 7:30 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 Plumas Park in Midtown. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

• Saturday, September 24:

  • Overnight Sat-Sun

    • Kurstin Graham of Northern Nevada Bikepacking is leading an overnight bikepacking trip in central Nevada. Kurstin’s rides are always an adventure and challenging and this one is no different with ~100 miles of riding and ~6k climbing spread over two days. Sights include multiple ghost towns and a visit to the Berlin Ichthyosaur state park. For more information and to RSVP, check out the Facebook Event Page linked here.

  • 8:00 am

    • Silver State Striders are not organizing an official long run but encouraging their members to coordinate between themselves. Check their Facebook Group Page for any unofficial group runs.

  • 10:00 am

    • Reno Wheelmen present the Sagebrush Cyclocross series race #2 at Sky Tavern ski area on the Mt Rose ighway. Cyclocross is kinda like tough mudder on bikes. It’s a wheel to wheel circuit race of 30-60 minutes (depending on category) where the course winds around the park over different surfaces and includes obstacles including low barriers, steep run ups, and sometimes deep sand or gravel. It’s always a hard effort but everyone suffers together and the spectators are super supportive. The novice (Category C) race rolls at 10am. Come on out to cheer, heckle, or race. Additional information and registration can be found at their event registration listing linked here.

• Sunday, September 25:

  • 11:00 am

    • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are hosting a beginner friendly road ride around Donner lake with plans for ice cream and swimming afterwards. Posted time is for the aftermeet. Ride as many laps as you like beforehand and plan to end at Little Truckee Ice Creamery. For more information, follow @rar.reno on Instagram.

Trail Outlook

• Grab the dog/bike/husband/kids/whatever and only read enough of this to know when and where you’re going. This is going to be a PERFECT outdoors weekend. Everything got soaked but is drying well. Winds are going to be calm. Temps are going to be very temperate. Go go go go! Have fun!

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

Be kind, be safe, and enjoy.