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March 2024
News From the Trail

Trail Tracks

Spring is the time I like to plan out my summer vacations. They almost always include bike/hike trips somewhere in the west. I lived in California for many years, so I have done quite a bit of exploring from north to south, mainly on the road. I’ve ridden most of the length at least 4 times and I highly recommend it. We’ve explored Montana, Oregon, and Idaho with bike-packing trips. Utah is another place we’ve explored but there is so much more there to explore; I think we’ve only touched a speck of what is there. But why not more of Nevada? Well, here is a great resource for trails in Nevada, managed by the Nevada Division of State Parks and Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation. It’s pretty amazing how many trails we have access to.

Go out and explore our beautiful state and how fortunate we are that when we ride the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, we experience two beautiful states on one ride. How crazy is that?! Let me preface that to say I intend to ride in every state and those combo rides are always a plus.

I hope you can make some plans to travel this summer and get the chance to explore new trails.

Mary Beth Roselli, President of the TPT Board

Welcome our newest TPT Board Member ~ Christina Thayer!

We would like to introduce our newest board member Christina Thayer. She is the Trails Program Coordinator for Washoe County and works alongside partnering agencies to design and implement regional trail connectivity for both recreation and active transportation. The Truckee Meadows Regional Trail Plan aims to connect all communities to trail access, including pathways like the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail.

Christina understands the social, economic, and health benefits of connected trail communities and works to bring opportunities for trail users of all abilities and backgrounds. As the Truckee Meadows region continues to grow, Christina works with municipal planning departments, private landowners, and federal and state agencies so that we have access to trails and open spaces.

When asked why she is interested in the TPT, it was an appreciation of Janet’s legacy and high regard for Janet’s ability to see possibilities where others saw obstacles. With Christina’s commitment to the trail community, we are very fortunate to have her join us on the TPT Board!

Why Does the Truckee River Water Level Look So Low?

Our Chairman has been driving up to Truckee quite often this winter, and every time she looks at the Truckee River in the canyon and in Reno, the water level appears very low. After our last storm, we know the snow pack is at 94% average which is amazing, compared to where we started in January – thank goodness! So why does the Truckee River look as it does? Here a short synopsis:

As of December of 2015, after 26 years of negotiation, the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) was approved. This agreement manages the water from Lake Tahoe, flowing through the Truckee River to Pyramid Lake, regulating the flow to users and reservoirs so that we are covered in both drought and abundant years. Janet Phillips was heavily involved with this agreement, representing TMWA. The States of Nevada and California, the U.S. Department of Interior, and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe were also involved in the negotiations.

Our other reservoirs, Stampede, Prosser Creek, and Boca are currently at 82%, 24%, and 15% respectively. So now you know why the Truckee River is not roaring at this time of the year. Just wait and keep your eye out for the high water mark at Wingfield Park this spring!

For more information on this agreement and the history behind it, visit TMWA >

TPT Spring Social! Save the Date!

Join us on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at the:
McKinley Arts Center from 6pm - 8pm

Come meet our TPT Leadership Team (board members and advisors), and learn about our trail progress, and upcoming TPT happenings and events.

Plus you get to meet other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists, and hikers from our local area!

We hope to see you there!

California Trails & Greenways 2024

Registration is now open for this 3-day event
held at the:

Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley (near Lake Tahoe) From April 30 thru May 2, 2024

Educational sessions including trail-building tools, technology, and sustainability are offered throughout the conference.

Continuing Education Units are available.

We hope to see our trail community members there.