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Upper Thomas Creek Trail

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 4.4 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. NV
  3. …Lake Tahoe Area, Reno, Carson City
  4. Galena, Thomas, and Whites Creek
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“This busy trail follows the creek and offers exceptional fall foliage. ”

Tom Robson
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4.5

Miles

7.2

KM
Singletrack

7,527' 2,294 m

High

6,004' 1,830 m

Low

1,561' 476 m

Up

38' 11 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Upper Thomas Creek and Upper Whites Creek trails are connected by the Dry Pond Trail. Starting from the parking area, head south across NF-049 and turn right. From here, Upper Thomas Creek follows Thomas Creek and NF-049 all the way to an intersection with the Rim to Reno Trail.

Overall, this trail is an intermediate singletrack climb at a very steady gradient. If you like climbing, this trail is for you.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Humboldt & Toiyabe National Forests Office

Shared By:

Tom Robson with improvements by Jonah Dinger
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 5 votes

#1

in Galena, Thomas, and Whites Creek

#9189

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  4.4 from 5 votes
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#1

in Galena, Thomas, and Wh…

#75

in Nevada

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