2026 National Trails Day

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, in partnership with Keep Tahoe Blue, American Hiking Society and Nevada State Parks, is kicking off the trail season by spending the day caring for one of the most loved trail systems in the Tahoe Basin, Van Sickle Bi-State Park.

National Trails Day is a chance to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the places you love! This year, you get to choose between trail work with the TRTA and a trash cleanup with Keep Tahoe Blue.

Everyone will meet at Van Sickle Bi-State Park at 8:30 AM to share a cup of coffee and pastries with our fellow community members. After grabbing some snacks, folks cleaning up will split off from the trail workers and both groups will get to work! At 2:00 PM we will come back together for a tailgate party to celebrate our hard work and community!

Difficulty:

The trail work site is approximately a half mile and 250 feet of ascent from the VSSP trailhead. Work includes using hand tools and moving brush and other natural materials.

You Bring:

• Long-sleeved shirt and pants (required for participation)
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes or boots (required for participation)
• Eye protection/sunglasses
• Weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, etc.)
• Daypack
• 2 liters/70 ounces of water
• Food (tailgate will be at 2:00 PM)
• Work gloves (we have some if you don’t!)

We Bring:

• Leadership, instruction, and enthusiasm!
• Tools
• Gloves, hard hats, and eye protection

We strongly encourage biking, public transit, or carpooling. Parking is limited.

Biking:

Cyclists may bike directly to the trailhead (all pavement). Event staff will be onsite throughout the day, though bike locks are encouraged.

Public Transit:

Take the bus to the Stateline Transit Center, then walk up to the VSSP Trailhead (a 15 min walk).

Driving/Carpooling:

Drive to the Stateline Transit Center, collect a parking pass from event staff, park where directed, and walk to the VSSP Trailhead (a 15 min walk). Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once full, cars will be directed to the paid parking in the Heavenly Village City Parking Garage.

Thank you to our amazing partners!