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 Member Hike on the Clear Creek Trail: Spooner Summit to Five Valleys Viewpoint and Cliff Rock on June 3, 2026 at 8:45 am – 2:00 pm – 1 spaces available.
Spoker Ride on June 6, 2026 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
News
Our Spring 2026 issue of the CVTA Trail Connections newsletter is now available!
Some of the CVTA Board Members describe their reasons for volunteering.
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
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!
Luck is in the desert air— Spoker Ride is only two weeks away! 🃏🚵♀️![]()
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On June 6, the trail turns into a game at our annual Spoker Ride. Riders will set out on a scenic 10-ish mile journey through Carson Valley’s trails, stopping along the way to draw cards and build their best poker hand for a chance to win prizes![]()
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But with views like these, everyone’s a winner ⛰️![]()
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♠️ June 6 | 9AM![]()
📍 James Lee Park, Carson City![]()
🚴 All ages & abilities welcome![]()
🎟️ LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER![]()
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#whycv #carsonvalley #mountainbiking #carsoncityevents #spokerride
Still space available for our dog skills class this weekend! Sign up today!
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We have space open for our Trail Ready Dog Skills class this Sunday…so we’re opening it up to non-members. If you are not a member of CVTA and would like to attend please RSVP to: erica@carsonvalleytrails.org. Payment via cash or check on-site. ![]()
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Trail-Ready Dogs: Skills for Safe and Calm Hiking – Carson Valley Trails Association
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Trail-Ready Dogs: Skills for Safe and Calm Hiking Members-Only Workshop | Carson Valley Trails Association May 24th from 10am – 12pm $35 per person (cash or check only paid upon arrival) Enjoy hikin…
Not every sponsor comes from the cycling world and that's exactly what makes Above the Bar Tattoo such a wonderful addition to our Spoker Ride sponsor family! 🚲♥️![]()
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Above the Bar Tattoo is a family owned and operated tattoo studio located right in historic downtown Gardnerville, run by power couple Nick and Jenn. They are the kind of small, community minded local business that makes the Carson Valley special and we are grateful they chose to support our trails and our riders. ![]()
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If you are thinking about commemorating your Spoker Ride finish with some new ink, we know just the plac#GardnervilleNVl#carsonvalleya#mtbeventevent
Thank you to everyone who joined our Beginners Nature Photo Workshop with Kim Steed last weekend. Kim was so patient and fun while sharing her expert knowledge about how to take stunning nature and wildlife photos. We can’t wait to venture out on our trails and practice our new skills!
Last year's race was amazing. We look forward to helping out again.
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CVTA members: Sign up on our website for this 2-hour, humans-only workshop focused on skills needed for safe, calm, and enjoyable trail experiences with your dog, led by Kendall Brown of Custom K-9 Service Dogs. #WhyCV #hikingwithdogs
CVTA is happy to have community champion Chop Shop Hair Garage as a returning Spoker Ride sponsor! 🚵♠![]()
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In June 2018, Matt and his wife Jill opened Chop Shop Hair Garage, an automotive themed men's hair studio that was truly walk-in. Neighbors describe it as a cool local hidden gem where customers can enjoy a complimentary beverage while they wait and soak up the laid back atmosphere.![]()
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After ten miles on the trail, we all know what your hair is gonna look like when you take that helmet off. Good thing Chop Shop Hair Garage is right there in Gardnerville to sort you ou#CarsonValleyEventsv#mtblifeb#carsonvalleyalley