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Tahoe-Pyramid Trail: Floriston to Verdi

Intermediate
 3.0 (2)
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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Tahoe National Forest
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“Great point-to-point or out-and-back run along the Truckee River between Floriston, CA and Verdi, NV. ”

Lori Bellis
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9.2

Miles

14.7

KM

95%

Runnable

5,360' 1,634 m

High

4,965' 1,513 m

Low

570' 174 m

Up

965' 294 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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Description

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail parallels the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. This portion of the trail is in the Truckee River Canyon and alternates between singletrack and doubletrack. Parking at Floriston is on the West side of I-80. Parking in Verdi is on the south end of Quilici Ranch Road.

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Flora & Fauna

Jeffrey Pine forest, sagebrush steppe, and riparian vegetation. Black bear, bobcat, deer, coyote, birds, & mink.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Humboldt & Toiyabe National Forests Office

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  3.0 from 2 votes

#13

in Tahoe National Forest

#27385

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#13

in Tahoe National Forest

#2,977

in California

#27,385

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Truckee River between Floriston and Verdi in the Fall
Jan 9, 2019 near Kings B…, CA

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May 1, 2022
Veronica Gerhard
Added 2.4 miles by running from exit to my doorstep

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