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Sierra Canyon Discovery Genoa Canyon Loop, NV
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| Hiking | 9.60 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 9.60 Miles | 6 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.48 mph |
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| no partners | | This loop hike is one I'm now planning to hike at least once a year for more reasons than I can think of. It so well maintained. Someone really knew what they were doing when they designed, engineered, & built this loop that includes something like 35 switchbacks, 18 going up & 20+ coming down.
NO WATER, NO RESTROOM, at either the Sierra Canyon Trailhead or the Genoa Canyon Trailhead
132 photos in this photoset.
I hiked this loop Counter Clockwise & began near the Sierra Canyon Trailhead. You might prefer to begin at the Genoa Canyon Trailhead, your choice whether to hike clockwise or counter clockwise.
0916 - I parked on the South Side of Centennial Dr & Snowshoe Lane intersection, Elevation-4,897' (N39° 00.836' W119° 50.720') & hiked .1 mile up Snowshoe Ln to Sierra Canyon Trailhead. BE RESPECTFUL OF PRIVATE PROPERTY on both sides of Snowshoe Ln which is a gravel road.
0920 - I arrived at Sierra Canyon Trailhead-Elevation: 4,971'; (N39° 00.834' W119° 50.844') & began hiking up the trail. .6 mile, I arrived at a Bridge crossing over a stream: Elevation: 5,233'; (N39° 00.985' W119° 51.077'), check out my bridge crossing photos.
0944 - Shortly past this water source you'll begin gaining elevation as you hike up & past 20 switchbacks for an elevation gain of 549', a distance of 1.3 miles.
1008 - You'll arrive at a trail sign pointing you to the Genoa Canyon Trailhead (see photo). From this point all the way to the Genoa Waterfall is actually the Discovery Trail.
1230 - I arrived at the Genoa Waterfall (see photos) after hiking 2.5 miles along the Discovery Trail. From this point on you'll be hiking the Genoa Canyon Trail
1327 - From the Waterfall I hiked 1.1 miles & arrived at the 1st of 22 switchbacks all heading downhill.
1445 - I reached the last of the 22 switchbacks after hiking 1.9 miles & losing 892' of elevation. WARNING SIGN - this section of trail is narrow, the downside slope is steep. There are numerous steel support structures (see photos) at switchbacks to hold soil in place.
1445 - I arrived at the Genoa Canyon Trailhead, .2 miles from the last of the switchbacks to the trailhead.
1544 - 1.2 miles of walking & I arrived back where I'd parked. From the Genoa Canyon Trailhead down Genoa Canyon gravel road till it connected with Carson St, a paved road that goes right through Genoa downtown. Continue on Carson Street to Centennial Drive, a gravel road, until I arrived where I'd parked.
When I said parts of this trail are narrow, you ought to consider watching this youtube video of a mountain bike rider riding down the switchbacks & the narrow part of this trail:
[ youtube video ] |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial
Jeffrey Pine & White Fir Trees |
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