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    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    An informational sign for the state park sits at the trailhead for the Carson River Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    Parking for the Carson River Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/02/2018
    The trail begins at a signed marker.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    Immediately after crossing a second small canal bridge, turn right onto the trail (this can be hard to find and severely overgrown).
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    Carson River Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    A canal running through the state park.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/02/2018
    The trail closely parallels the road through the park.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/02/2018
    This is a picture of the trail, severely overgrown to the point of making it difficult to follow.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    A bridge across the canal.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/02/2018
    The single interpretive sign spotted along the trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/02/2018
    A view of the Carson River, which is accessible along the trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2018
    The end point, where walkers can turn around or cross a bridge to the state park road and return via the asphalt.

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