37.0 miles
Distance
4,949 ft
Climb
-4,947 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
This is a loop that starts with the Clear Creek trail taken to the Spooner TRT trail head. Next section is the TRT from Spooner to Sierra Canyon trail turn off about a mile past the bench. Drop the Sierra Canyon trail, take a right on the Discovery trail followed shortly by a tight left onto the Sierra Canyon lower portion. Take a right on the gravel road and first left still on gravel. Take a left on the paved Jacks Valley Rd.for about 6 miles.
Loop can be adjusted to start in Genoa. The city park has bathrooms and running water. One could also include one of the other trails in Genoa.
Detailed Description
Clear Creek - TRT - Sierra Canyon - Road loop is a 37 mile popular intermediate route located near Carson City Nevada. This trail running only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 4,949 ft with a max elevation of 8,812 ft then descends -4,947 ft.
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14 Reviews & Comments
katieferriello
(Jul 7, 2021 at 17:14)

Trail Sierra Canyon Trail
The rocky sections had huge drop offs and went on for a few miles- maybe 5 or so. Wasn’t expecting that. Just a ton of loose rock slide, not like a rock garden. Was hoping for a fun, flowy downhill. A bit disappointed in this one.
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backyardadventuregirl
(Sep 10, 2020 at 16:27)
Trail Clear Creek Trail
The forest is closed now due to extreme fire danger. The ranger came in and put the signs up just as we were starting our ride. By the time we finished up the smoke was heavy from the surrounding wildfires. Confirm on National Forest website for updates.
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MegandShmian
(Apr 3, 2020 at 9:45)
Trail Upper Clear Creek Trail
There are a couple of fallen trees/logs blocking the trail! The trail gets a little icy towards The Knob, as well! Stay safe, friends♡
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Trail Clear Creek Trail
Quite long for how little vertical you lose. Unsurprisingly chill
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Mtnbiker58
(Sep 22, 2019 at 22:51)
Trail Upper Clear Creek Trail
This trail was built by amateurs. There is no flow, no rhythm, and no fun. People need to think before wasting their time building substandard trails on public land. This is a great mountain in our backyard that should have a great trail. Now the trail will never be any better, never be rebuilt. It is too close to trees and in places too steep. People skid this pos because it was improperly built. Build trails correctly and there is no need to skid. This is the worst trail anywhere.
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Trail Upper Clear Creek Trail
agree that it should just be 100% jumps berms and drops
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Trail Upper Clear Creek Trail
do I detect some sarcasm, or are you too hardcore?
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Jimmaher1
(May 31, 2019 at 19:23)
Trail Upper Clear Creek Trail
Still have snow drifts at 7,000 foot. Another warm week and they should be gone.
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Trail Upper Clear Creek Trail
still drifts over the trail near the very top, which can be hiked across.
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Mig19
(Mar 6, 2019 at 10:05)

Trail Clear Creek Trail
Very smooth with small climbs and a ton of speed.
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steamercara
(Feb 11, 2018 at 14:51)
Trail Clear Creek Trail
If you like riding a bunch of side hill, you’ll love this trail!
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min4,759 ft
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Altitude start5,055 ft
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Grade max-51.1%
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Grade min37.2%
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Distance climb18 miles
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Sierra Canyon Trail / Genoa | Lake Tahoe / MTB / 4K
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Honestly great views and really cool you can bike single track from Carson to the trt, just have to work for it both up and down. Great beginner trail or link it up with the bench.