Near Tahoe-Pyramid Trail: Floriston to Verdi
Truckee River between Floriston and Verdi in the Fall

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Tahoe-Pyramid Trail: Floriston to Verdi

3.0 (2 Ratings)
Great point-to-point or out-and-back hike along the Truckee River between Floriston, CA and Verdi, NV.
8.8
mi
Distance
577
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Check <a href="https://tahoepyramidtrail.org/tpbmain/hirschdale-to-verdi/">here</a> for closures.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.85mi
Distance
577ft
Elevation Gain
981ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,366ft
High Point
4,962ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail parallels the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. This portion of the trail is in the Truckee River Canyon and alternates between singletrack and doubletrack. Parking at Floriston is on the West side of I-80. Parking in Verdi is on the south end of Quilici Ranch Road. Check out the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Lori Bellis