Recreation Briefs

Kirkwood's Labor Day Weekend Trail Run

"Run at a higher level" is Kirkwood Mountain Resort's 30th annual 5K/10K Adventure Trail Run on Sept. 4.

There will be a one-and-a-half mile fun run for kids at 9 a.m. whose entry costs just $10. The 5K and 10K adventure trail runs start right afterward. Race day registration will open at 8 a.m. at the Kirkwood Main Lodge, costs $40 and includes a chance to win a ski pass.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department. There is also a raffle drawing with the grand prize of a 2010-2011 Kirkwood Mountain Resort full season ski pass and cross-country season pass for all 5K and 10K competitors.

Race registration forms are available at: CV Sports in Carson City, Kahle Community Park at Stateline, the SLT Recreation Center in South Lake Tahoe and Eclipse Running in Reno, or by calling 775-588-2864. Registration forms also available on the websites www.tahoemtnmilers.org and www.race360.com. If not a runner but want to volunteer call 775-588-2864.

Off-road Triathlon Saturday at North Lake Tahoe

XTERRA Lake Tahoe offers an off-road triathlon Saturday in Incline Village.

Competitors will swim in Lake Tahoe, bike the region's famous Flume Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail and run a flat and fast course, which has participants jumping over logs and crossing creeks. There is a short and full course.

This is a great event for spectators. The triathlon begins at 9 a.m. and is staged out of the Village Green in Incline Village.

Full moon RimTrail hikes

Members of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association can experience the Tahoe Rim Trail at dusk with casually paced hikes for all ages. Bring a flashlight, wind-proof layer and water.

Register in advance only, and please no dogs. Hikes are from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 23. TRTA Membership is required to attend and space is limited, so advance sign-up required.

For information or to sign-up call the TRTA office at 775-298-0238 or e-mail programs@tahoerimtrail.org.

Forest Service mulls the replacement of Taylor Creek center

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking comments on a proposal to replace its Taylor Creek Education Center to better serve the needs of visitors and provide a safe working environment for staff.

Under the proposal, the Forest Service would demolish the current building and construct a 3,800-square-foot facility at the existing site.

The new education center would provide a central facility with a staffed information counter, area for issuing wilderness permits, public restrooms, an area for preparing interpretive programs, seasonal staff working space, adequate storage space and an area for small outdoor patio talks.

The existing building was designed as a restroom and storage facility and was never designed to accommodate visitor information and support staff operations, according to the statement.

The new center will incorporate "green" technology to the extent possible and will improve accessibility.

Comments on this proposal are due Sept. 13. More information is available at http://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu. Questions can be directed to Jackie King at 530-543-2618.

Senior full moon hike with wine and cheese

Hike a moderate one mile paved road to the Crystal Bay Fire Lookout leaving at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, (times will vary based on moon rising) from the Incline Village Recreation Center Senior Program. Fee for participants is $15 or $10 with an IVGID Pass. Reservations must be made by 5 p.m. the Friday preceding the hike.

The hikes are weather permitting and a minimum of five participants must be registered for the hike to take place. Meet in the Recreation Center lobby at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time listed. Transportation for up to 50 people from the Recreation Center is available. A shuttle to the top is provided for mobility challenge participants. To sign up or for information call the Recreation Center at 775-832-1300.

Donner Party Hike

Hikers can experience the early emigrants' journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains without reliving the dangers on Oct. 9 and 10 by participants in the 18th Annual Donner Party Hike. The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce is hosting this popular event that unites two passions - love for the Sierra Nevada wilderness and fascinating emigrant history.

Space is limited for all events and reservations are required. Early registration for the Saturday hikes is $45 ($50 after Oct. 1) per hiker and includes a guided hike, commemorative hat, barbecue lunch and afternoon presentation. Sunday's walking tour is $15 and includes the guided walk and entrance to the Emigrant Trail Museum. Two-day hike package is $60 ($65 after Oct. 1.

Complete hike descriptions and registration forms can be found at www.truckee.com or by contacting the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce at 530-587-8808.