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Great point-to-point or out-and-back hike along the Truckee River between Floriston, CA and Verdi, NV.


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Map Key

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

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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

Shared By:

Lori Bellis

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

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