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Tahoe-Pyramid Trail: Floriston to Verdi

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Tahoe National Forest
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“Great point-to-point or out-and-back hike along the Truckee River between Floriston, CA and Verdi, NV. ”

Lori Bellis
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9.2

Miles

14.7

KM

Point to Point

5,360' 1,634 m

High

4,965' 1,513 m

Low

570' 174 m

Up

965' 294 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

No facilities.

Description

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail parallels the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. This portion of the trail is in the Truckee River Canyon and alternates between singletrack and doubletrack. Parking at Floriston is on the West side of I-80. Parking in Verdi is on the south end of Quilici Ranch Road.

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Flora & Fauna

Jeffrey Pine forest, sagebrush steppe, and riparian vegetation. Black bear, bobcat, deer, coyote, birds, & mink.

Contacts

Local Club: Sierra Club - Toiyabe Chapter Great Basin Group

Land Manager: USFS - Humboldt & Toiyabe National Forests Office

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Lori Bellis
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Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 2 votes

#13

in Tahoe National Forest

#29261

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#13

in Tahoe National Forest

#3,069

in California

#29,261

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Truckee River between Floriston and Verdi in the Fall
Jan 9, 2019 near Kings B…, CA

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Feb 14, 2020
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Oct 8, 2019
AJ Frabbiele
Night Hike One Fallen aspen across trail, easy to navigate. 3.7mi — 1h 15m
Apr 22, 2019
Dicky Davies

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