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.
Support Our Trails
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
Click on Event Name for more information and to book. Some events may be open only to CVTA members, and you will need to log in before booking.
Spoker Ride Mountain Bike Event on August 23, 2025 at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hike for Hope in Partnership with The Suicide Prevention Network on September 7, 2025 – September 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k on October 4, 2025 at 7:15 am – 10:30 am
News
Our Summer 2025 issue of the CVTA Trail Connections newsletter is now available!
Some of the CVTA Board Members describe their reasons for volunteering.
After multiple terms as CVTA president, Neal Falk is passing the torch to Erica Roselius. Many of you have probably met Erica at the events she has organized, including our recent Run the Valley 5K which enjoyed great success with over 60 participants.
In Erica’s words, “I joined the board several years ago because I love our valley’s trails and CVTA’s mission to connect our communities to the outdoors through those trails. As CVTA president, I am excited to continue to build on our mission by creating more events and opportunities for our region’s residents to experience our many trail systems and connect with each other.”
As a fitness trainer, endurance athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Erica brings a uniquely relevant perspective to our organization’s leadership. Plus, we still have Neal’s guidance as a director at large on our board.
Neal & Erica at our 2022 Trails Fest
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We're teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Network for their annual Hike for Hope! Join us and hike as many miles as possible Sept 7 – 13 to raise awareness. Join the CVTA team "CVTA Switchback Sidesteppers" when you sign up to participate.
Registration is now open for our annual Run the Valley trail run! Tackle the 5k or the new 10k courses. The family fun 2k is also back. Register before August 24th guarantee you get a t-shirt!
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Did you know that Northern Nevada is home to several scorpion species, with the Northern Scorpion (Paruroctonus boreus) being the most prevalent? While not known for being highly venomous, they can still deliver a painful sting similar to a bee sting. We'll spot (but not touch) them glowing under our UV lights during our night hike Friday, July 18th.
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Our friends at River Fork Ranch in Genoa are seeking volunteer docents to help greet visitors at the Whit Hall Interpretive Center and organize community events.![]()
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Volunteer training is THIS Saturday July 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ![]()
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You can learn more and sign up here: www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-docents-river-fork-ranch/![]()
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Requirements include:![]()
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Attend a one-day training.![]()
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Greet visitors at Whit Hall Interpretive Center 3-4 Saturdays per year (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Become a Volunteer Docent at River Fork Ranch Preserve
www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy in Nevada is seeking volunteers for a new volunteer docent program at River Fork Ranch Preserve in Genoa.