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.
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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.
Upcoming Events
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CVTA Annual Meeting on May 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Open to the public, you do not need to book.
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.
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Did you know it was National Pony Express Day? Well, now you do. You can find a historic marker for the Morman Station of the Pony Express in Genoa. www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=20668It is National Pony Express Day! 🏇 The horseback mail service lasted only 18 months, but its legend lives on… and so does the trail. Today, the Pony Express is a National Historic Trail on mostly public land. You can catch glimpses of it (and several station ruins) as you drive across Nevada. ![]()
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The National Pony Express hosts an annual re-ride of the entire Pony Express Trail every June. Riders carry real mail and take turns riding sections, 24 hours a day to finish in 10 days. Want to cheer on a rider in Nevada or send a letter by horseback? 👉 nationalponyexpress.org
CVTA members can sign up for a FREE CPR & First Aid Certification happening on April 1st, 9:00 am – 4:30pm. We have just 9 spaces left (log in and click on "Upcoming Events" on the home page).![]()
Not a CVTA member? Become one today for $15 seniors & students/$25 individual — that’s less than 1/3 the typical cost of this certification class:
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…
Tahoe Today featured CVTA board members Judy Larquier and Laura Ammons for a February segment on our trail systems. Special thanks to Visit Carson Valley for connecting us with this opportunity. youtu.be/0v_Hb93i1XY?si=p5Y8YJ1G3FaT4dF5 #TahoeToday #visitcarsonvalley
Correction: Snowshoe Thompson Expedition team will present at Genoa Town Hall at approx. 1 p.m. today.
History Expeditions Snowshoe Thompson expedition party has arrived in Genoa after an overnight at our Fay Luther trailhead. A presentation about their expedition begins 1:30 today at Genoa Town Hall.
At high noon it’s t-shirt weather on the Fay Luther/Jobs Peak Ranch Trail. Mostly dry with some short snowy sections.