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Reno, Virginia City, Carson city Loop |
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State:
Nevada
Submitted
By: Larry
Date Submitted: Jun 07
Motorcycle Type: 03 BMW K1200gt
Motorcycle Road Length: 51 Miles
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Road Scenery: 
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On
route 341 "Geiger Grade" which starts in the Truckee meadows
and ascends rapidly through a series of hair pin turns and
long sweepers to the "ghost
town" of Virginia City. There are many panoramic views
of the valley below as well as the Sierra's on the opposite
side of the valley. From Virginia City you descend rapidly
connecting with hwy 50 to Carson City, the state's capital.
After leaving Carson City you travel 4 miles north on Hwy
395 to Washoe Valley once exiting Hwy 395 you turn left
and go under the freeway and take the frontage road approx.
1.5 miles north and turn left onto Franktown Rd. Where you
will see many pastoral scenes as well as where many of the
well to do folks reside. From Franktown road you turn left
back onto the frontage road and go past Bowers
Mansion a state park. This was a mansion built by a
man that made it big during Virginia
city's' Hay day. Proceeding north once again you will
turn left back onto hwy 395 where it will be a short ride
back to Reno.
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Road Quality: 
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By
in large the pavement conditions are very good. There maybe
some sand on the corners going up Geiger Grade Rd but should
present no problems. Geiger Grade is very twisty and steep
with many panoramic views.
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Roadside Amenities:
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Reno
Has many fine hotels and casinos as well as the associated
restraunts and places to wet your whistle. Virginia City
has many places to was down the dust from the trail as well
as many museums
and the V&T railroad. On the way to Carson City on US 50
you will pass by many of the state's legal brothels, which
may be of interest for those looking for something else
to ride. The "Bucket
of Blood Saloon" is a place not to be missed. Carson
City is the State Capitol which has many fine places to
stay and eat as well as museums (V&T
Railroad Museum) and gambling establishments.
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Written directions:
The
loop starts in Reno, NV. You proceed south
on Hwy 395 to Hwy 341/"Geiger Grade" Road
and turn left (east). Head southeast on
341 and proceed just a couple of miles to
where you start up the mountain. On the
way up you will encounter many hair pin
turns and many sweepers. Take 341 all the
way to Virginia city (approx. 10 miles)
from where you turned off of hwy 395. Proceed
straight through Virginia City to a fork
in the road where you want to take the fork
to the right which will put you on Rt 342
and through Gold Hill. Gold Hill has a haunted
Hotel that is described in the book "Haunted
Nevada". From Gold Hill it is a short ride
to Hwy 50. where you should turn right onto
Hwy 50 and proceed west to Carson City.
Leave Carson City on Hwy 395 north and watch
for the Washoe Valley exit which you want
to take. Soon you'll come up to Franktown
Road on the left. Take a left on to Franktown
Road heading west and the road will skirts
the foothills. At the end of Franktown rd.
turn left on to Old US 395-South. This will
take you all the way back to Reno and complete
the loop.
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