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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
Those looking to walk this section of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail can begin at Mapes Plaza downtown.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
The dedicated multi-use trail begins beside the base of the old Reno Arch on Lake Street.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
The trail parallels the Truckee River, however remains pretty industrial for most of its length through the urban area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
A bridge spanning the Truckee River along the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
Views of the Truckee River and downtown from a river crossing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
Rock Park is one of the developed park areas along the path which has amenities such as covered picnic benches, restrooms, water, and a whitewater park and river access point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
Milemarkers placed along the trail help users keep track of distance covered.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
The further east you get, the less industrial the path's immediate surroundings.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
Views of the eastern mountains from the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
One of several parks along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/05/2024
The slightly underwhelming turnaround point at the end of the trail. At some future point, the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail will continue past here.