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 15:

  • 6:15 am

    • (Canceled due to smoke)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

    • (RESCHEDULED FOR 9/30)The Dames of Dirt will be holding a group ride, gear demo, and skills practice event at the Truckee Bike Park. They have give aways, raffles, happy hour, and plenty of fun lined up. For more information follow @damesofdirt on Instagram.

  • 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.

• Saturday, September 17:

  • 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.

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • (Rescheduled from Last Weekend) Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is holding their second race weekend for all the middle and high school mountain bike riders at the Walker River State Recreation Area in Yerington, Nevada. The event booklet with schedule, volunteer, and registration links can be found here. Saturdays are for course setup and pre-ride events through 4pm. Volunteers are always very appreciated and you get all the training you need on site.

  • 10:00 am

    • (Canceled Due to Smoke)Reno Wheelmen present the Sagebrush Cyclocross series race #1 at Silver Knolls Park in Red Rock. 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 18:

  • 6:45 am - 4:00 pm

    • (Rescheduled from Last Weekend) Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is holding their second race weekend for all the middle and high school mountain bike riders at the Walker River State Recreation Area in Yerington, Nevada. The event booklet with schedule, volunteer, and registration links can be found here. Sunday is race day, awards, and course tear down. Volunteers are always very appreciated and you get all the training you need on site.

  • 8:00 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 Wingfield park at First and Arlington. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

Trail Outlook

• Temperatures are going to continue down to much more typical fall levels but the big unknown this weekend is the smoke. As the Mosquito Fire continues to burn in inaccessible high sierra mountains and rain isn’t in the forecast, there is no expected containment on the horizon. This means smoke will continue to fill the Truckee Meadows and the wind direction will be the major decider for if the air is safe enough to be active outdoors. Thursday and Friday afternoon are the two wind windows where we may see clear air for a bit. Otherwise, this is a good weekend to enjoy the indoors or head out of town.

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

Be kind, be safe, and enjoy.