Our goal is to extend the V&T multi-use trail south from Carson City to Minden. Once path users leave Carson City, they will follow Heybourne Road south. There is a former V&T railroad crossing over the Carson River that we hope to use as the location of a pedestrian and bike bridge. The trail will be paved and unpaved.
Douglas County commissioners approved a trail plan in January 2024 that includes the trail linking Minden with Carson City. The biggest challenge is building a bridge across the Carson River.
A few abutments from the former railroad bridge are still visible. The former V&T railroad bridge over the Carson River must be replaced with a pedestrian and bike friendly bridge. We are seeking route approvals and easements for this segment so we can widen and pave it.
Historic V&T Trails is seeking funding from a Conserve Nevada Grant to pay for the engineering studies. That section of trail will connect to the 45 miles already completed from south Carson City to City Plaza in Reno.
The south end of the Trail will be at Seeman Ranch Park where we will connect to the Martin Slough which will take us all the way to Gardnerville.
Douglas County commissioners approved a trail plan in January 2024 that includes the trail linking Minden with Carson City. The biggest challenge is building a bridge across the Carson River.
A few abutments from the former railroad bridge are still visible. The former V&T railroad bridge over the Carson River must be replaced with a pedestrian and bike friendly bridge. We are seeking route approvals and easements for this segment so we can widen and pave it.
Historic V&T Trails is seeking funding from a Conserve Nevada Grant to pay for the engineering studies. That section of trail will connect to the 45 miles already completed from south Carson City to City Plaza in Reno.
The south end of the Trail will be at Seeman Ranch Park where we will connect to the Martin Slough which will take us all the way to Gardnerville.