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Clear Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in Carson City, Nevada · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 66 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Clear Creek Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding are available at this scenic area.
What runners say about Clear Creek Trail
“Lastly, I rode a hybrid with 38 mm tires on the trail because most of the ride I did was on the gorgeous Highway 206.”
Rattlesnake warning and some slippery slopes higher up. Great views and good winter hike or bike in my opinion.
Great single track trail that starts in the Carson Valley and heads up to Spooner Summit to connect with the TRT. Trail surface is mostly smooth with a few mildly rocky areas, the lower 2 miles can be a little sandy during the dry season.
The pup's favorite hiking spot. Great place to ride bikes or run with the dogs. Watch out for snakes late summer to autumn.
A really nice trail that you can go a long way on if you want, 14 plus miles. The first part is a steady but gradual grade that offers wonderful views of the Carson Valley. The trail diverges quite a bit and is used by a lot of mountain bikers. Lots of nice wild flowers in bloom now!
Trail conditions & character
“The Clear Creek Trail is a nice trail to hike or mountain bike to the view point which overlooks Clear Creek and the Carson Valley.”
“Further, there are some sections of the trail with steep drop offs and, although most of the trail was nicely packed, it was covered in sand.”
“Fair amount of parking is available at the trailhead at Jacks Valley Rd.”
“Great single track trail that starts in the Carson Valley and heads up to Spooner Summit to connect with the TRT.”
“I learned of this trail through a Facebook group and incorporated it into part of a 40 mile bike ride.”
“We saw a snake here once and there's a sign warning about them, so beware if you take dogs or kids.”
Plan your run at Clear Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance66 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecarsonvalleytrails.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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