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.
Scorpion Spotting Hike July 18th on July 18, 2025 at 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm – 12 spaces available.
Spoker Ride Mountain Bike Event on August 23, 2025 at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
News
Some of the CVTA Board Members describe their reasons for volunteering.
Our Winter 2025 issue of the CVTA Trail Connections newsletter is now available!
After multiple terms as CVTA president, Neal Falk is passing the torch to Erica Roselius. Many of you have probably met Erica at the events she has organized, including our recent Run the Valley 5K which enjoyed great success with over 60 participants.
In Erica’s words, “I joined the board several years ago because I love our valley’s trails and CVTA’s mission to connect our communities to the outdoors through those trails. As CVTA president, I am excited to continue to build on our mission by creating more events and opportunities for our region’s residents to experience our many trail systems and connect with each other.”
As a fitness trainer, endurance athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Erica brings a uniquely relevant perspective to our organization’s leadership. Plus, we still have Neal’s guidance as a director at large on our board.
Neal & Erica at our 2022 Trails Fest
Watch the Tahoe Today Interview with Judy Larquier and Laura Ammons
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!
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!
Did you know that Northern Nevada is home to several scorpion species, with the Northern Scorpion (Paruroctonus boreus) being the most prevalent? While not known for being highly venomous, they can still deliver a painful sting similar to a bee sting. We'll spot (but not touch) them glowing under our UV lights during our night hike Friday, July 18th.
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Our friends at River Fork Ranch in Genoa are seeking volunteer docents to help greet visitors at the Whit Hall Interpretive Center and organize community events.![]()
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Volunteer training is THIS Saturday July 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ![]()
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You can learn more and sign up here: www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-docents-river-fork-ranch/![]()
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Attend a one-day training.![]()
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Greet visitors at Whit Hall Interpretive Center 3-4 Saturdays per year (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Become a Volunteer Docent at River Fork Ranch Preserve
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The Nature Conservancy in Nevada is seeking volunteers for a new volunteer docent program at River Fork Ranch Preserve in Genoa.
Carson Valley Trails Association 2025 Spoker Ride
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The Carson Valley Trails Association 2025 Spoker Ride is on Saturday August 23, 2025.
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Come by for a trail map, ask us questions and hydrate with some lemonade (we're one of the non-alcoholic options).
This would be bad news for public trails on BLM land.An updated map shows 33.5 million acres in Nevada that the federal government will consider selling. www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/map-reveals-nevada-public-land-targeted-for-sale-in-republican-s…