Carson Valley Trails Association

Connecting people to the outdoors through a system of trails

65 miles of trails and counting. 6 unique trail systems. Year-round access to outdoor recreation.

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As a non-profit group run by volunteers, we rely on your generosity. 100% of your donation goes toward our valley’s trails.

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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.

A MESSAGE FROM CVTA PRESIDENT NEAL FALK
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
 

 
The photo above was one of the first I had taken early one morning along the River Fork Ranch Trail shortly following our move to the valley from South Florida. Although I have returned to that exact spot countless times, I have not been able to recapture that image. It’s a vivid example of why taking a moment to get out and explore our Carson Valley trails is so special to me. 
 
This year is my second as Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) President. Volunteering my time and service has been and continues to be a pleasure. CVTA’s mission is Connecting People to the Outdoors Through a System of Trails. We’re proud to say that our trails now total more than 54 miles. Is our mission fulfilled? We think not. Just as our community in the Carson Valley is expanding, so must we.
 
CVTA has begun an expansion project for the Clear Creek trail system. The effort is spearheaded by our VP of Trails Operations Jeremy Vlcan and our amazing team of volunteers. When complete, their efforts will yield an additional eight (8) miles of scenic, sustainable, and fun to walk/ride trail! This trail system, like most other CVTA trails, is built and maintained on public lands managed by governmental agencies such as the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. For the Clear Creek Trail expansion, it has taken 8 years to achieve final government approval.
 
If our Carson Valley community desires more open spaces, more access to public land, and more trails for hiking, biking and equestrian riding, then our organization must continue to grow. This requires us to expand upon our CVTA donor, membership and volunteer base as well as collaboration with other like-minded organizations and businesses. If we merely maintain the status quo while the community around us grows, our voice may not necessarily be representative for the community, and we run the risk of perhaps being misconstrued as just a very nice club.
 
This past year, I have spent substantial time collaborating with many of our not-for-profit community peers. Jan Vandermade, Executive Director of the Carson Valley Visitors Authority; Jen Nalder, Executive Director of Main Street Gardnerville; Morgan Steel, Executive Director of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA); Lynda McDowell, the very first Executive Director of TRTA; and Duane Petite, former Project Director of The Nature Conservancy have all volunteered countless hours of their time while sharing ideas, past experiences and guidance. Similarly, several of our CVTA board members regularly attend other organizations’ meetings and activities such as the Eastern Sierra Trails Coalition with the purpose of fostering collaboration and advancing CVTA’s mission.
 
Our CVTA board recently formed an Emeritus Program to honor and celebrate exceptional past board members for their high achievements and years of service. I am pleased to announce that Mary Bennington, Lorilyn Chitwood, and Barbara Slade are our first inductees into the program. Each of them played a critical role in the development of CVTA’s earlier trails. I look forward to meeting with them and discussing CVTA’s future.
 
CVTA has taken large strides this past year to lay the foundation for future growth. I thank you all for your continuing support!  

“There must be places for human beings to satisfy their souls – food and drink is not all.”
– John Muir

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September 27th, 2:44 pm

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Mark your calendars! Did you know Kings Canyon Creek is a vital source of water for Carson City? Come learn more! See MoreSee Less
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September 21st, 4:53 pm

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The sun came out for Gville’s Wine Walk! Come see us at Big Daddy’s Bike, Ski & Board. Serving Sangria to Wine Walkers and Free Trucker hats with a membership or donation. See MoreSee Less
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September 19th, 9:23 am

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Nevada State Parks will be FEE-FREE this Saturday, September 23 in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day!! Where will you explore? #NVPublicLandsDay #GetOutdoors #mynvstateparks ————————————————————————–Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada. Nevada Public Lands Day encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation opportunities right in their own backyards. “Nevada’s state parks offer a huge variety of outdoor adventures,” said State Parks Administrator Bob Mergell. “For example, visitors can travel Nevada’s backroads to discover the rustic and remote Beaver Dam State Park, experience what life was like for the pioneers at historic Fort Churchill, or relax in the shade of wild grape vines at Kershaw-Ryan State Park.” WHAT: Nevada Public Lands Day – Fee-free Day at Nevada State ParksPlease Note: The fee waiver does not include campsite hook-up fees, cabin rental fees, or website reservation fees.WHEN: Saturday, September 23WHERE: Nevada State ParksLearn more about Nevada State Parks at parks.nv.gov See MoreSee Less
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September 7th, 10:48 am

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A HUGE THANK YOU to the individuals who sponsored our trail crews over the Labor Day weekend. They worked on the Genoa and Fay Luther trail systems, performing regular maintenance and realignment (to help reduce future maintenance needs).Donations like those from member Brenda Gissell provide much needed beverages out on the trail. As you can see it’s hard work and the support is so appreciated!And Ride Carson City donated a gift credit to Shoe Tree Brewing Company so our volunteers can enjoy a cold, tasty brew after a day’s hard work!Thank you so much for donating and helping us continue to connect our community to nature through our gorgeous trail system! See MoreSee Less
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