Mustang – USA Parkway Overview & Section Maps

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Mustang – USA Parkway Navigation Maps

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From Mustang:
Downstream to USA Parkway

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From USA Parkway:
Upstream to Mustang

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Mustang – USA Parkway Trail Section Details

Trail Description:

The trail along the river from Mustang to USA Parkway (also called Clark on some maps) has been opened with help from The Nature Conservancy, BLM, NV Energy, and Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. It is 10 miles of mostly flat dirt trail with some short sandy and rocky sections between Mustang and Waltham Way. Portions of the trail are shared with the Nature Conservancy so please read this before riding.

Caution: Wild horses roam in this area. If encountered on the trail, bike riders should slow down and give them a wide berth to avoid spooking them.

Trail Difficulty:

This section of the trail is largely flat but almost entirely dirt/gravel with some short rocky sections (see photos). It is suitable for most riders with appropriate bikes (or shoes) but beginners may want to walk their bikes through some sections. There are some sandy and rocky sections so please look ahead and use care when riding through these areas.

Recommended Bikes for this Trail Section:

Mountain, Cyclocross, Gravel.

Current Trail Conditions

The eastern portion of the trail near USA Parkway is slightly overgrown and may require walking your bike (volunteer cleanup day coming soon!). Otherwise, the trail is in good condition (with some grass riding in sections), especially between Mustang Road and Waltham Way.

Photos of the Mustang – USA Parkway Trail Section

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This Trail Connects to:

There is currently no connectivity from Vista Blvd. in Sparks to Mustang or from USA Parkway to Wadsworth. For more information see the Future Sections page.

From Tracy Power Plant eastward, there is an optional, slightly hilly, paved loop on the south side of the river, following USA Parkway and Waltham Way.

Another possible ride extension is south on USA Parkway (SR 439) for 18.5 miles and a 1200-foot climb to Hwy 50 and Silver Springs. This is a 4-lane highway with a bike lane on the new extension which was completed in September 2017.

Services

There are very few services in this area. There is no camping or lodging in this area.