Linear Park Trail to Mexican Ditch Trail
Posted by CJBatt | Labels: Carson City Trails | Posted On Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Ride Date: 10/20/2009
Location: Carson City, NV
Length: 5 Miles
Difficulty: Beginner/Easy
Surface: Mixed (pavement and dirt)
KMZ File: Download
The Linear Park Trail to Mexican Ditch Trail was the first trail that I have attempted. I put the ride date of 10/20/2009 as that was my last ride on this particular trail. The trail is a very easy trail that's relatively flat but there are a couple of minor uphill/downhill sections. Trail head can be found in South Central Carson City on the north side of Governors Field on S. Roop St. Parking, Restrooms, and water fountains are located in the Governors Field Complex at 500 East Evalyn Drive. The trail begins on a paved 2 lane trail that meanders next to a creek and you'll find various plant and wildlife that's very surprising to be found in the middle of town. The trail crosses N. Saliman rd so be aware of traffic. Once you cross, you ride over a bridge and continue on the path. The trail continues east until you get to the freeway, the trail runs alongside the freeway and eventually underneath it to continue on. The one drawback to this trail is you will ride past the Carson City waste water treatment plant and the odor may be offensive to some especially on a day with no breeze. The trail then crosses N. Edmonds Dr and the city did install a pedestrian crosswalk w/ traffic signal for a safe crossing. After a very short ride you'll come to a trail "intersection" were basically this ends the paved Linear Park Trails and the start of other trails. There is a area trail map available if your unfamiliar with the area. There are signs signaling the start of the various trails. The start of the Mexican Ditch Trail is on Empire Ranch Rd and will run to the Carson River Rd and it's roughly 1 mile in length. The trail runs through a residential area and it's a groomed gravel road, but once you past halfway, you find expansive views of the Carson River Valley and the trail turns into a hard packed sand. The trail ends when you reach Carson River Rd. A fun safe trail out of the way of most traffic and I do ride it weekly as part of my cardio program.
Location: Carson City, NV
Length: 5 Miles
Difficulty: Beginner/Easy
Surface: Mixed (pavement and dirt)
KMZ File: Download
The Linear Park Trail to Mexican Ditch Trail was the first trail that I have attempted. I put the ride date of 10/20/2009 as that was my last ride on this particular trail. The trail is a very easy trail that's relatively flat but there are a couple of minor uphill/downhill sections. Trail head can be found in South Central Carson City on the north side of Governors Field on S. Roop St. Parking, Restrooms, and water fountains are located in the Governors Field Complex at 500 East Evalyn Drive. The trail begins on a paved 2 lane trail that meanders next to a creek and you'll find various plant and wildlife that's very surprising to be found in the middle of town. The trail crosses N. Saliman rd so be aware of traffic. Once you cross, you ride over a bridge and continue on the path. The trail continues east until you get to the freeway, the trail runs alongside the freeway and eventually underneath it to continue on. The one drawback to this trail is you will ride past the Carson City waste water treatment plant and the odor may be offensive to some especially on a day with no breeze. The trail then crosses N. Edmonds Dr and the city did install a pedestrian crosswalk w/ traffic signal for a safe crossing. After a very short ride you'll come to a trail "intersection" were basically this ends the paved Linear Park Trails and the start of other trails. There is a area trail map available if your unfamiliar with the area. There are signs signaling the start of the various trails. The start of the Mexican Ditch Trail is on Empire Ranch Rd and will run to the Carson River Rd and it's roughly 1 mile in length. The trail runs through a residential area and it's a groomed gravel road, but once you past halfway, you find expansive views of the Carson River Valley and the trail turns into a hard packed sand. The trail ends when you reach Carson River Rd. A fun safe trail out of the way of most traffic and I do ride it weekly as part of my cardio program.
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