Tamarack lake trail extension - planning and clearances

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $175,770 Formula Grant under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on June 22, 2022 to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The grant funding will support planning and clearances by the Biggest Little Trail Stewardship in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service for the extension of the existing Tamarack Lake Trail and future construction of up to 7.5 miles of multi-use non-motorized trails connecting Reno/Truckee Meadows and the Tahoe Basin. Specifically, the products to be delivered include planning the route corridor and trail alignment for extending the Tamarack Lake Trail near Mt. Rose Ski Area to connect with the Galena Creek Park trail network. Clearance activities will also be completed to enable construction of recreational trails linking key areas.

Project description

The biggest little trail stewardship (BLTS), in collaboration with the U.S. Forest service, will conduct planning of route corridor and trail alignment for the extension of the existing tamarack lake trail from near MT. Rose SKI area to the galena creek park trail network. Planning and clearance activities will also be completed for future construction of up to 7.5 miles of multi-use, non-motorized single track trails that connect reno/truckee meadows with the tahoe basin.