First, a little history: The Steamboat Ditch is a 33-mile irrigation canal completed in 1880. It was privately funded and built in three years by Chinese laborers. It is still active five...
Steamboat Ditch Trail
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The Steamboat Ditch Trail in Reno, NV is a popular outdoor destination for hikers and bikers seeking a moderate level trail experience. This trail offers a scenic route along an historic irrigation ditch, providing a peaceful and enjoyable setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
With a relatively flat terrain and a length of approximately 5 miles, the Steamboat Ditch Trail is suitable for individuals of all skill levels looking to explore the natural beauty of the Reno area. Visitors can expect to encounter diverse wildlife and stunning views along this well-maintained trail.
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Steamboat Ditch is a 34-mile-long irrigation canal dug in the late 1870s by Chinese laborers. It begins at the Nevada and California state line and joins Steamboat Creek in south Reno. Since its...
Love this trail, have biked parts of it many times, hopping on and off at different points. My goal is to do the whole trail from start to finish, in one day. I'm 60 I was suprised to find...
Through Google maps, one drives through a beautiful residential area and gotta park in front of some houses. The trail over the auto road heads up or down the trail following a small canal. No...
Great local day hike. Moderate in difficulty to the Hole In Wall. But great views of the Truckee River and Northwest Reno. Just great to be out and a wonderful way to check our beautiful foot...






