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Adaptive Options
Updated on 10/25/2023 10:37 AM
Carson City offers a wealth of experiences suitable for those with a variety of disabilities. The descriptions of trails listed as “adaptive options” are meant to provide guidelines only; “accessibility” in this case does not guarantee universal access. Please review the descriptions carefully to assess whether or not a recommendation is right for you.
We encourage your suggestions and feedback! Contact Gregg Berggren, Trails Coordinator, gberggren@carson.org.
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Fulstone WetlandsA 1/2 mile loop through an eight acre wetland. It is made of compacted decomposed granite that is a minimum of six feet wide. Grades are no more than 2%. |
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Linear Ditch TrailA 2.4 mile long paved trail, ten feet wide that extends from Roop Street near Governors Field to Fairview Drive, then north along Fairview Drive, crossing into the Moffat Open Space and ending at Hells Bells Road. Grades are no more than 2%.. |
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Mexican Ditch TrailSection 1: Extends 2 miles from the Moffat Open Space property (Hells Bells Road) to Silver Saddle Ranch. It is a multi-use trail for hikers, bicycles and equestrians and it is made of compacted decomposed granite or road base, at least eight feet wide. Grades are no more than 2%. Section 2: Extends 1.6 miles from Silver Saddle Ranch to the Mexican Dam. Silver Saddle Ranch is a working ranch, and this trail mostly utilizes dirt ranch roads, at least eight feet wide with grades no more than 2%. Tread conditions may vary, support rider recommended. |
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The Freeway Multi-use PathwayThe Freeway Multi-Use Pathway is a paved trail about 10 feet wide, with grades no more than 2%. Along the way you will enjoy historic vignettes at each of the gateways and interchanges that present the theme “Carson City’s History in Motion” Click here to read more about the Freeway Multi-use Pathway. |
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V&T Paved TrailThe V&T Trail is named after the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad which operated in this region in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A railroad spur was located near this area. The V&T Trail is a paved, ten foot wide, non-motorized multi-use pathway located on the west side of Carson City behind Western Nevada College. The path is one-mile in length with grades under 2% and travels between Murphy Drive on the north end to Ash Canyon Road on the south end. Parking is available in a small gravel parking area near Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Avenue. |
5th Street Loop Trails
The 5th Street Loop Trails offer 1.6 miles of approximately 4'-wide single track trails that may be suitable for an adaptive mountain bike (support rider recommended). These are natural surface trails with an average grade of about 6%, and maximum grades up to about 12%. Park at the 5th Street Trailhead on Carson River Road just off of 5th Street (near the 5th Street roundabout). This trailhead and associated trails won the American Trails Association 2021 award for "Community Connectivity". If you go here, please let us know what you think, and how we can improve access. Email Gregg Berggren, Trails Coordinator, gberggren@gmail.com.
Prison Hill Trail - East
This 1.5 mile trail connects the 5th Street Trailhead (Carson River Road just off 5th Street, near the roundabout) with Silver Saddle Ranch. It is a minimum of 10' wide with a compacted DG surface and has an average grade of 4%, with 7% maximum grades. It offers beautiful views of Old Buzzy's Ranch and Silver Saddle Ranch.
Buzzy's Ranch Trail
This 1.1 mile long trail crosses Old Buzzy's Ranch as it parallels the Carson River and connects Carson River Park with Riverview Park. It is a minimum of 10' wide with a compacted DG surface and grades are under 2%. It offers beautiful views of the working ranch, Prison Hill, and the Carson Range. Lots of opportunity for bird watching. Dogs must be on leash to protect the ranch animals and migratory bird habitat.
Riverview Park
There are 3.1 miles of trails in this natural wetland park. All trails are a minimum of 8' wide with a compacted DG (decomposed granite) or road base surface and average grades under 2%. These trails connect with Buzzy's Ranch Trail to the south and Empire Ranch Trail to the north. Access from the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park at the east end of 5th Street. Note - The connection to Empire Ranch Trail has a segment of tread surface that is composed of soft sand due to flooding.