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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
The trailhead sits between sites 13 and 14 in the Samuel Buckland Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
The route starts off by heading toward the banks of the Carson River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
A great horned owl keeping watch over the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Carson River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
From the river, the trail returns inland, heading through a shady path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Stewart Trail - Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Emerging from the cottonwood grove, the path requires a brief canal crossing along the train tracks before dropping back down to a sandy path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Merging with another of the park's network of trails, heading toward the group use area road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
The second trailhead for the Stewart Trail is along the group use area road.