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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
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
07/02/2018
The trail closely parallels the road through the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
07/02/2018
The single interpretive sign spotted along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
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.