Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail

Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail To find those remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail Trail

By 1871, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad extended north to Reno, connecting to the Central Pacific Railroad.That connect...
08/23/2026

By 1871, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad extended north to Reno, connecting to the Central Pacific Railroad.
That connection opened the region to the rest of the country. Goods, people, and opportunity flowed in and out in ways that simply weren’t possible before.

What we’re building now is another kind of connection. One that links communities across Northern Nevada in ways that reflect how people move today, that will bring economic vitality and increased availability of healthy activities.

Read more about the benefits of multi-use trails at the link.
https://www.cdc.gov/active-people-healthy-nation/php/tools/parks-rec.html

Did you know nearly 40% of Nevada’s economic benefit from outdoor recreation comes from the rural counties? And Nevada’s...
08/22/2026

Did you know nearly 40% of Nevada’s economic benefit from outdoor recreation comes from the rural counties? And Nevada’s outdoor recreation sector was one of the fastest-growing in the U.S.

Find out how you can help build the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail that will connect four rural Northern Nevada Counties, and Washoe County, and link to the Tahoe Rim Trail and the Tahoe Pyramid Trail! See our proposed map at the link - this map is subject to change.
https://www.vandttrail.org/make-a-difference/

Visitor spending in Nevada flows into restaurants, retail, lodging, and local services. A connected regional trail like...
08/14/2026

Visitor spending in Nevada flows into restaurants, retail, lodging, and local services. A connected regional trail like our proposed Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail, helps guide that spending into the communities it passes through, supporting local businesses along the way. Check out our trail map to see the possibilities in communities across Northern Nevada. https://www.vandttrail.org/trail-map/

A multi-use trail is designed for everyone:• Walkers• Cyclists• Families• Runners• Horseback riders• People out for fres...
08/13/2026

A multi-use trail is designed for everyone:
• Walkers
• Cyclists
• Families
• Runners
• Horseback riders
• People out for fresh air
• People commuting from one place to another

That shared experience works when we look out for each other. As more people begin using multi-use trails across Northern Nevada, a few simple habits can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe, comfortable, and welcome. Follow along as we explore ways to safely travel multi-use trails!

Where It All Began: In 1868, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad was built for one reason. To move what was coming out of th...
08/13/2026

Where It All Began: In 1868, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad was built for one reason. To move what was coming out of the Comstock.

Silver and gold were buried deep underground, and getting them out required massive infrastructure, energy, and coordination. The railroad made that possible, connecting mines to mills along the Carson River and fueling Nevada’s early economy.

Today, we’re following that same corridor. Not to move ore, but to move people, connecting communities once again.

Outdoor recreation is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. economy. Paved trail systems like HVTT are designed...
08/12/2026

Outdoor recreation is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. economy. Paved trail systems like HVTT are designed to connect communities to that growth, creating opportunities for local businesses, tourism, and long-term economic resilience.

Learn more about the benefits of outdoor recreation from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.
https://recreationroundtable.org/resources/national-recreation-data/

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