Discovery Trail

Name: Discovery Trail
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ( 2 )

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Trail

5.6 mile 9.1 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,103' 336 m
Descent: -346' -105 m
High: 6,152' 1,875 m
Low: 5,219' 1,591 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 51% (27°)

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Trail shared by Tom Robson

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Current trail conditions

Minor Issues 18 days ago See History

Dry, Snowy - mostly dry with snow on the slopes that are shaded but nothing to crazy.

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A nice viewpoint overlooking the Carson Valley.

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“A generally easy-rolling trail spanning the entirety of the Genoa trails from north to south.”

— Tom Robson

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Features River/Creek · Views

Description

The Genoa segment of the Discovery Trail is 5.4 miles long with a north terminus at Eagle Ridge Trailhead. The south terminus is currently just a spot on the Genoa Loop, 2 miles above the Genoa Canyon access point at the uppermost switchback. At this location, the trail may continue further south at a future time connecting to the historic Pony Express Trail.

Continuing down the Genoa Loop to Genoa Canyon will add an additional 2 miles. Returning to the Eagle Ridge Trailhead can occur by following roads through Genoa, along Jacks Valley Road and back up Eagle Ridge Road for a 10-mile loop hike.