This guide features 21 stops with activities ranging from wildlife viewing to a short hike. Each stop has information about the natural history of the area including wildflowers, animals, geology, and human history.
The trail follows North Canyon Road and hiking trail, then the Flume Trail, Tunnel Creek Trail, and East Shore Trail. This route is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, please use care when passing on the narrow sections of the trail.
The Google Earth App will show your location on the trail, helping you to navigate the route.
There are limited options for restrooms and drinking water along the trail, see the Facilities and Landmarks section.
Contribute your wildlife observations along the trail through iNaturalist (Android App, iPhone app).
This trail passes through sensitive habitats for rare species and the drinking water supply for Virginia City. Please stay on the established roads and trails to keep this route in good condition.
The trail is 13.5 miles long with approximately 1,900 feet elevation gain.
