Trail Workshop

Eagle Valley Trail Committee Holds Public Trail/Trailhead Planning Workshops for Carson City Trail Users
Who:
The Eagle Valley Trail Committee is a volunteer community group interested in producing a Carson City community Trail Plan for a single track, non-motorized trail system that is viable, sustainable and legal in Eagle Valley.

The Eagle Valley Trail Committee has completed a draft inventory of existing trails in the Eagle Valley area and is seeking public comment on the draft trail maps. Collaborating Land Management partners will also be present: US Forest Service, Nevada State Lands, Bureau of Land Managers, Carson City Parks and Recreation, Nevada State Parks and Western Nevada College.

What:
Eagle Valley Trail Committee invites all trail users ie;, hikers, runners, equestrians, dog walkers, walkers, mtn bikers of all ages to a trail workshop to gain valuable public input regarding trails and trailheads in the Carson City area. This will allow a community driven plan that focuses on the appropriate priorities with the land managers for implementation. Another primary goal is to develop a trail brochure of sustainable, public and/or legal trails for all users in Eagle Valley. Trailhead improvements and amenities comments will also be used to develop priorities with the appropriate agencies. ”The Eagle Valley Trail Committee’s focus is for non-motorized passive recreation opportunities, however the workshop welcomes comments from motorized recreationists as well.” commented Mark Kimbrough, project coordinator.

Where:
Carson City Community Center - 851 E. Williams Street, Carson City
When:
Saturday October 17th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the Sierra Room
Tuesday October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Bonanza Room

Additional Information:
Those who cannot attend one of the meetings are encouraged to visit the website at www.CarsonCityTrails.org and take the on-line survey. “Public input is critically important to this planning process” said Kimbrough. The trail planning project findings will help the committee to develop a community driven plan to begin to work toward the goals and vision established from the community input. The goals and objectives of the EVTC are on the website for public review also. The implementation of the trail recommendations will be contingent upon attracting outside funding sources such as grants and donations, motivating local volunteers, and building stakeholder consensus.

Many of the existing trails may just need some minimal work to bring up to standard or just signage to be a part of the proposed trail system. Creating the entire trail network will be gradual and incremental. Most importantly, the process will involve the input of local citizens, businesses, and landowners. The Committee has met with the land management agencies and has their support and input for this trail planning effort. “In addition we contacted private landowners that have trails across their property”, added Kimbrough.

The vision is a trail network that that connects the Carson City community within and the surrounding public lands. The Committee also has collaborative representation from the motorized community to insure open discussion on areas in Eagle Valley that have both motorized and non-motorized recreational activities. The Committee is made up primarily of community members from different user groups: runners, equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and walkers.

These members represent local non-profits and social groups such as Friends of Silver Saddle, Muscle Powered, Tahoe Mountain Milers, Sierra Front Recreation Council, Nevada All State Trail Riders, High Desert Horseman. The motorized members are primarily represented by the Pine Nut Mountain Trails Association. The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department also is an active supporting member of this Committee. For more information visit www.CarsonCityTrails.org or call Mark Kimbrough, EVTC project coordinator, at 775-720-4732 or email info@carsoncitytrails.org