Carson Valley Trails Association
Connecting people to the outdoors through a system of trails
66 miles of trails and counting. 6 unique trail systems. Year-round access to outdoor recreation.
Support Our Trails
As a non-profit group run by volunteers, we rely on your generosity. 100% of your donation goes toward our valley’s trails.
Upcoming Events
Click on Event Name for more information and to book. Some events may be open only to CVTA members, and you will need to log in before booking.
CVTA Annual Meeting on May 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Open to the public, you do not need to book.
Women's Beginner Mountain Bike Ride, hosted by Alta Alpina and CVTA on June 9, 2024 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am – 13 spaces available.
Full Moon Scorpion Spotting Hike on June 21, 2024 at 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm – 24 spaces available.
News
Watch the Tahoe Today Interview with Judy Larquier and Laura Ammons
Our Winter 2024 issue of the CVTA Trail Connections newsletter is now available!
See long-time CVTA volunteer Mary Erba leading host Chis Orr on a hike up the Genoa Canyon trail. Filmed Summer 2023. The CVTA segment starts at 20:17.
CVTA volunteer Erica Roselius recently appeared in a segment for Outside Lake Tahoe. She highlighted the ability to enjoy our multi-use trails right now which, unlike those in higher elevations, are mainly snow-free.
Special thanks to Visit Carson Valley and Erica for making this happen. Check it out!
The James Lee Loops trail project was recently approved by the USFS in February. At roughly 3.7 miles in length, these loops will provide several flat loop opportunities in the vicinity of Jacks Valley Elementary School and James Lee Park. Hikers, dog walkers, bikers and equestrians will be able to choose variable trail loops as short as 1.5 miles, or longer loops of 3 or more miles. When used in combination with the Jacks Valley Loop and Clear Creek Trail, over 10 miles can be traversed with almost no overlap in this area of Jacks Valley. Trail work will begin as the snow retreats this spring. If you would like to help with this project and ongoing maintenance on all of our trails in Carson Valley, contact us at Contact CVTA – Carson Valley Trails Association
For other trails in Nevada, see the Nevada Trail Finder.
CVTA is on Facebook
Be sure to click “like” if you want to stay up-to-date on project developments, trail building opportunities, hiking events, and many other exciting happenings with the CVTA!
Join CVTA volunteers at the Fay Luther trailhead to learn about our new trail safety campaign "Slow and Say Hello." We will have quizzes with prizes and giveaways as well as an opportunity to get up close with an experienced trail horse.
Ladies! Mark your calendars on June 9th for our Beginners’ Mountain Bike ride co-hosted with Alta Alpina! ![]()
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This event is open to CVTA and Alta Alpina members only; and we have only 14 spots. So if you’re a current member, use the link below to register today!![]()
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And if you’re not yet a member, join CVTA for as little as $25 for the whole year to access fun, community events like this!![]()
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We’re picking up raffle items for the upcoming Annual Meeting and Social on May 23rd, all donated by local businesses. Join us for your chance to win some “bloody great coffee” from Oi Coffee, a bike jersey from Win’s Wheels and more! ![]()
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Free to attend and open to the public!
Thanks to everyone who supports us with memberships. Your generosity has enabled our non-profit to build and maintain 66 miles of trails!
Become a CVTA Member – Carson Valley Trails Association
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Previous Member? Please log In first and return to this page. Becoming a member is a great way to stay in touch with our trails while making a financial contribution. Memberships come with no obligati…
Board member Juan Guzman spent quality time sharing trail knowledge with our local students this week….Thank you to Juan from Carson Valley Trails Association for teaching our 4th graders about trail maintenance and Science standards today!
Feeling lucky to have healthy water, flora and fauna in Carson Valley. Let’s keep it that way!
Many trail uses wonder why it’s ok for horses to poop on trails but not dogs. Here’s why: