Nevada Nordic
The nonprofit, volunteer-run Nevada Nordic will offer groomed Nordic trails at its two locations again this season – Mount Rose off Highway 431 and at Spooner Lake State Park on the East Shore. Trail access is free at both locations.
Grooming | Trails are groomed and open depending on conditions. Grooming reports are available online and through nordic-pulse.com. The opening of the Spooner Lake trail system has been delayed this season due to repairs to the group’s snowcat but grooming is expected to begin soon. Donations are needed to continue to offer groomed trails and may be made online.
Tahoe Meadows | Trails are operated at Tahoe Meadows near the Mount Rose summit off Highway 431 with 17km of groomed skating and striding trails, including grooming up to Chickadee Ridge. The Lower Loops will be closed in February to protect Goshawk breeding area.
Dogs are allowed on the trails, but owners must pack out all dog waste.
Parking is available along Highway 431 on either end of the trail system. There is no parking fee and detailed parking instructions including coordinates are available online.
Spooner Lake | Volunteers also groom 8km of trails at Spooner Lake State Park. Trail access is free but there is a $10 parking fee.
The Spooner Lake Visitor Center was recently completed in the fall and will be open year-round and will make a great spot to use as a warming room for snowshoers and skiers, according to park staff.
