photo by Lori Bellis
Trail Alerts
Riverside Drive Path
Beginning Monday, Jan. 26, the City of Reno will start construction on the Riverside Drive Berm Project. To safely complete this work, the south-side walking path along Riverside Drive will be closed for approximately three months, from Booth Street to Ralston Street. Riverside Drive will be open to bike traffic.
Hirschdale Bridge Closure
Pedestrians and bikes will be able to cross the bridge with some possible delays
Unwelcome Siren Alarm(s)
At least 1 (and possibly as many as 3) siren alarms on Hirschdale Road have been reported as REACTIVATED by some trail users
Quilici Ranch Trailhead
There have been multiple counts of vandalism this week at the Quilici Ranch Trailhead. The report we received noted one of the smash-and-grabs occurred sometime between 4:00 and 6:15 pm on 10/30/25. Please be aware, do not leave valuables in your car, and report any suspicious activity to the Washoe County Sheriff’s department.
Floriston Rockfall Alert
The trail north and east of the Floriston area has had some early season rockfall activity. Be careful in this section especially during freeze and thaw cycles. There may be obstacles on the trail until a maintenance crew can take care of the current issue
Stairs
Please be aware there is a set of “extended stairs” approximately 1/2 mile upstream of Floriston on the Hogback trail section. For both pedestrian and cyclist safety, cyclists are not to ride the stairs.
Loose Dogs
Multiple Loose Dogs (off-leash) have been seen and encountered in the vicinity of both Nixon and Wadsworth. Please be aware of your surroundings and take the precautions as you feel are necessary when riding or hiking in these areas to stay safe.
Introducing Our Newest Board Members
Eric Lerude has a broad background, and you may know him best for the running races that he directed in the Reno-Tahoe area. Eric and his wife Stephanie founded the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure, the 178-mile relay run around our region. They started the relay the same year that Janet Phillips started the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail – 2003. They became friends with Janet and helped each other with their respective projects. Eric also is a retired attorney and he currently works as a senior planner for Robison Engineering.
Eric has a passion for trails, which are his haven from life’s stressors. He enjoys running, hiking and biking on trails, as well as helping to plan and build them. The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail is one of his favorites. He especially enjoys the section between Verdi, NV and Hirschdale, CA with the views of the Truckee River, Sierra Nevada peaks, and the passing trains.
Eric is a 3rd-generation Renoite. His other interests include travel, history, sports, community organizing, enjoying a hazy IPA, and camping in his teardrop trailer at a scenic destination. 
We are happy to announce our new Treasurer and member of our Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Board, Michael Hix. He has an amazing background working with a variety of organizations and we are fortunate to have him join us with his finance background.
When asked what drew him to the TPT, he replied “I joined the Board of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail to help advance a project that brings people together. The Trail connects Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake, but more importantly, it connects communities, families, and visitors to the outdoors. I’m proud to support an initiative that enhances quality of life and showcases the incredible landscape we’re fortunate to call home.”
Michael is the Northern Nevada Regional President for Meadows Bank, bringing more than 35 years of experience in banking and commercial lending. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of leadership and operational roles, including credit analyst, loan officer, and branch administrator with several Northern Nevada financial institutions.
Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a graduate of the National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma and the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.
Highly engaged in the community, Michael serves on the boards of Secret Witness, the University of Nevada Small Business Development Center Advisory Board, and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce. He also dedicates his time to the UNR Alumni Association, Note-Able Music Therapy Services, and the Nevada Bar Association.
Michael and his wife, Stephanie, a retired educator with the Washoe County School District, have two daughters who are both proud graduates of the University of Nevada, Reno. Newsletters
March 2026 Newsletter
- Leadership and Thanks
- My Yellowstone Journey
- Fanny Bridge, Old and New
- Introducing Michael Hix, Our New Board Member and Treasurer
- Winter Birding along
February 2026 Newsletter
- Tailwind Stories
- The TPT Welcomes our new Board Member Eric Lerude
- American Discovery 250 Coast to Coast Relay
- A Strong Start: Volunteers Sow
January 2026 Newsletter
- The TPT is our Shtick in 2026!
- Creating New Adventure and Memories in 2026!
- Now Introducing Mesa Rim Climbing Center, a Proud Sponsor
How to Find And Stay On the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail
Our Trail Tools include
- On-The-Trail directional signs
- Informational trail kiosks
- Various digital maps
- PDFs
- GPX files
- RideWithGPS tracks
- Google Maps
Interactive Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Map
Hover and Click on the individual trail section pages or simply hover to read the trail section summary or trail conditions
Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Maps
Find detailed trail maps, including PDFs, GPX files, RideWithGPS, and Google Maps, as well as trail photos and additional trail section information on each of the Trail Section Pages
Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Distance Chart
