Carson City Trail (V&T Rail-Trail):
Nevada
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Description:
The multi-use Carson City Trail runs between Kings Canyon Road and Combs Canyon Road, passing through subdivisions and among the desert scrub landscape. The trails skirts the western edge of Western Nevada Community College. Portions of the trail are on-road bike lane along Longview Drive and along Murphy Drive between Nye Lane and Combs Canyon Road.

The path follows part of the old route of the former Virginia & Truckee Railroad (V&T), the famous 19th-century short line that connected Reno, Carson City, Virginia City and Minden. For 80 years, the V&T Railroad hauled Nevada's bonanza ore to mills at Silver City and along the Carson River. Today, the V&T hauls tourists on a historical journey between Carson City and Virginia City.

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Parking & Trail Access:
To park, there's a gravel pull-out at the end of Nye Road, where it meets Murphy Road.

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Carson City Trail (V&T Rail-Trail)
By twirlymaker in May, 2009
An interesting desert environment with open views. Started at ( N39.18655 W119.79301 ) on wide asphalt trail with short ups & downs. Then it enters residential area after passing a cinder block fence. Many types of vegetation along the streets. Many side trails along each side of the washes, allowing return to the trail. Used bike lanes along Longview Way. Lots of Bob White Quail.
Restrooms and drinking fountains in the parks. Noel J Keller 30 Apr 09
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Combs Canyon Rd. at Murphy Dr. to Kings Canyon Rd. at Longview Way
Counties: Carson City
Trail Length: 1.9 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6016599

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