Basque Sheepherder Monument – Miner's Trail loop from University of Nevada, Reno

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Basque Sheepherder Monument – Miner's Trail loop from University of Nevada, Reno

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Basque Sheepherder Monument – Miner's Trail loop from University of Nevada, Reno

01:00

10.2km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.12 km for 283 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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300 m

Basque Sheepherder Monument

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Reno was a central location in the settlement of the Basque people in the western United States. It served as a supply center for the Sheepherders that ranged from Alturas …

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305 m

Basque Sheepherder Monument

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Built to honor the history of the many Basque sheepherders who traveled to the Western United States ply their trade this monument stands at the head of many trails around …

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496 m

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

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Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is a 580-acre park. It is Washoe County's largest park. This park is known for being the home of the Great Reno Balloon Race and …

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1.94 km

Miner's Trail

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Miner's Trail is an easy ride down Evans Canyon but there are a couple of side trail options you can take for more of a challenge. It's popular with hikers …

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2.60 km

Top of Evans Canyon

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From here you can take Evans Canyon or the Miner's Trail down. I've done both and they are pretty easy on a mountain bike but will be more challenging on …

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

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