Another Harsh Winter...
Here's a little history about a section of the trail that you may or may not know. As you walk from Dorostkar Park heading west and end up on Aspen Glen Drive, you get to a walking bridge. Originally, that was the Henness Pass Toll Bridge built by a man named Stout. It was a popular stage station. In 1862, there was a harsh spring melt and it washed the bridge away. Stout drowned, trying to save the bridge.
The toll bridge was rebuilt and John Hunter built a hotel at the crossing and the area became know as Hunter's Crossing. When the railroad came in around 1868, Hunter's Crossing then became a free bridge and was maintained by Washoe County. The traffic had dropped considerably due to the railroads coming into Reno and up to Virginia City.
in 1872, Hunter left the area and sold his settlement to James Mayberry. He was a wagon builder and was a very talented woodworker. The old barn that you pass on Aspen Glen Drive was probably built by Mayberry. You can also see some of his handiwork on the doors and trim at the Capitol in Carson City.
We now have a beautiful walking bridge. This a beautiful place to hear the river. This picture was taken from the bridge.
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