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May 2022 News

Responsible Hirschdale Access Points

Nevada County recently published this map and notice. Help ensure access to the Hirschdale area by using designated parking and access points to the Tahoe Pyramid Trail and Truckee River (effective 4/8/2022).

When you visit the Hirschdale area, please remember to respect homeowners and private property and leave no trace to protect this important community resource.

Please open the link below for more information.
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/404.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/.../Responsible-Hirschdale...

Celebratory Cookie Ride May 22

Join the Fun! Each year individuals, families, riding clubs, running clubs, and friends' groups celebrate the trail's Mogul-Verdi Trail opening in 2005 by planning a ride or run ending at Crystal Peak Park in Verdi. Celebrators are warmly greeted and served fresh homemade cookies and lemonade as everyone enjoys an opportunity to mingle with other riders and sample the delicious treats.
Cookies Served 10 to 11:30 AM
Sunday, May 22
Crystal Peak Park, Verdi
Do you love to bake? Volunteer to bake and bring 2 dozen cookies. Please email Anna Bell at bellaj2006@yahoo.com to volunteer.

Farewell to Mike Traynor
Trailblazing TPT Volunteer

The TPT Board is sad to announce the heart-felt loss of Mike Traynor, a long-time board member and friend. Surrounded by family, Mike passed last month after a struggle with pancreatic cancer. He will be missed terribly by all of us. The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail is incredibly lucky to have had Mike’s dedication and talents for the past six years. Mike’s title was “Communications Chair,” which has a broad scope: brochure development and distribution, sign design and installation, Facebook, Instagram, website management, event planning, exhibit displays, merchandising, and monthly newsletter. Additionally, it has been typical of Mike to say “I’ll do that” for anything and everything that comes up in an all-volunteer organization. These will be big shoes to fill, but please step up if you see one task you can tackle.

Ghosts of the Truckee River Canyon

The TPT is steeped in California and Nevada history. Learning about the trail's rich past can add interest and appreciation to your ride or hike.

"Ghost of the Truckee River Canyon" was written by Tom Macaulay for the Truckee-Donner Historical Society and briefly highlights more than 40 historical towns and features along the trail. Enjoy this fascinating read and "walk" back through the history of the Truckee River Canyon between Truckee and Verdi.

Ghosts of the Truckee River Canyon; Once bustling towns gone but not forgotten By Tom Macaulay

The next time you walk/bike this section of the TPT, try to spot some of the spots mentioned in the article. Better yet, snap a picture and post it on our Facebook page.

photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/locosteve/6821248311

$20,000 Granted to TPT

The Tahoe Pyramid Trail was granted $20,000 from the Nevada State Parks Recreation Trails Program. The grant will be used for the engineering, design, and permitting for work underway of five miles of trail from Sparks to Mustang.

You are Encouraged to Volunteer

Did you know the Tahoe Pyramid Trail is an entirely volunteer nonprofit organization? Extraordinary accomplishments have been achieved from people like you working together and lending their various skills and enthusiasm to the Tahoe Pyramid Trail project. We are grateful to Veronica Gerhard for volunteering to coordinate the TPT merchandising.
The TPT is eagerly looking for additional volunteers to help with community outreach and local events.
Visit https://tahoepyramidtrail.org/volunteer/
or
Contact TPT President Janet Phillips at janet@tahoepyramidtrail.org to learn more and discuss how you can become involved.

Community Events

Bike to Work Week! May 16th-20th
Get a team together, either family, friends, or work buddies, and get on your bikes and ride. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up as well. Interested in participating? Email bike2work@musclepowered.org

It is Time to Donate to TPT

Your contribution is vital to the continued success of the Tahoe Pyramid Trail. Thank you for your support. TPT’s biggest fundraising activity is our annual spring letter, which we will send in May to all past donors. If you are a potential new donor, you can easily donate at the Paypal link below.

The Tahoe Pyramid Trail is available to enjoy and add to our area's quality of life because of generous people like you. Your shovels, your expertise, and your time along with your financial contribution are helping to build this magnificent trail for generations to enjoy. Thank you.

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