Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail

10/10/2026

SAFE BY DESIGN: Transportation safety is about more than telling everyone to “be careful.” Modern safety planning starts with a simple reality: people make mistakes. Good infrastructure adds layers of protection through separation, speed management, safe crossings, sight distance and predictable routes.

That is one reason connected multiuse trails matter to communities: they can give people walking and biking another option when the alternative is traveling close to faster vehicle traffic.

10/03/2026

How many times have you walked or ridden past this site without realizing its significance. If your organization would like to hear the story about the Virginia and Truckee Railroad and the Historic Virginia & Truckee Rail Trail send an email to [email protected] to start a discussion about scheduling a presentation.

10/02/2026

If you stood along the Truckee River in downtown Reno more than 150 years ago, you might have seen a V&T train crossing right in front of you.

Historic railroad maps show exactly where the Virginia & Truckee crossed the river, just east of today’s Lake Street, on its way into Reno.

We’ve been digging into the maps, photographs and surviving clues that still tell the story today. Full article coming soon.

09/24/2026

This definitely a move in the right direction

We are in full support of the Biggest Little Bike Network project and are thrilled to see construction begin to create safer, more comfortable routes for biking, walking, and riding scooters by providing more separation from vehicles while maintaining driving and business access. Connecting Downtown, MidTown and the University of Nevada, Reno, the network will make it easier to reach schools, jobs, shopping and entertainment. Additionally, while this project doesn't directly connect with our trail, it connects to the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail like our trail does, and supports one of our great goals of connecting communities.

It's a step in the right direction, and we're here for it! Learn more at the link in the comments! 👇

09/23/2026

We are in full support of the Biggest Little Bike Network project and are thrilled to see construction begin to create safer, more comfortable routes for biking, walking, and riding scooters by providing more separation from vehicles while maintaining driving and business access. Connecting Downtown, MidTown and the University of Nevada, Reno, the network will make it easier to reach schools, jobs, shopping and entertainment. Additionally, while this project doesn't directly connect with our trail, it connects to the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail like our trail does, and supports one of our great goals of connecting communities.

It's a step in the right direction, and we're here for it! Learn more at the link in the comments! 👇

09/21/2026

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER!!! What if one of Nevada’s most important railroad corridors became a living classroom? Join Historic V&T Trail President Donna Inversin for an upcoming TMCC Community Education class exploring how the V&T story connects Nevada history, outdoor recreation, tourism, public health, transportation and community planning on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at the TMCC Meadowood Center. And then - take a guided visit to a portion of the trail to experience the connection between history, recreation and community Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Register at the link: https://truckee.augusoft.net//connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=36268&int_category_id=3&int_sub_category_id=203.

09/18/2026

What if one of Nevada’s most important railroad corridors became a living classroom? Join Historic V&T Trail President Donna Inversin for an upcoming TMCC Community Education class exploring how the V&T story connects Nevada history, outdoor recreation, tourism, public health, transportation and community planning on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at the TMCC Meadowood Center. And then - take a guided visit to a portion of the trail to experience the connection between history, recreation and community Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Register at the link: https://truckee.augusoft.net//connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=36268&int_category_id=3&int_sub_category_id=203.

09/17/2026

Our president, Donna Inversin, recently appeard on Adventure Outdoors on Lake Tahoe TV! If you missed it, you can catch it on our website! This interview really clarifies the need for our trail, from the history, to the community connections and the economic impact the trail can add to the existing outdoor economy in five counties! Check it out at the link!
https://www.vandttrail.org/hvtt-president-donna-inversin-on-adventure-outdoors-lttv/

09/15/2026

What if one of Nevada’s most important railroad corridors became a living classroom? Join Historic V&T Trail President Donna Inversin for an upcoming TMCC Community Education class exploring how the V&T story connects Nevada history, outdoor recreation, tourism, public health, transportation and community planning on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at the TMCC Meadowood Center. And then - take a guided visit to a portion of the trail to experience the connection between history, recreation and community Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Register at the link: https://truckee.augusoft.net//connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=36268&int_category_id=3&int_sub_category_id=203.