The Carson Valley Trails Association is having its annual Hike for Health Trail Adventure Day on Sept. 20.

This year’s event is a multi­location Family Day with a barbecue at the Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch. Interpretive hikes and activities will occur at the River Fork Ranch, Fay ­Luther Trail, Genoa Canyon Trail and Minden Gazebo from 8am-1:30pm. The event is free.

Participants must sign a release and waiver form. A parent or guardian signature is required for participants age 17 and under. No dogs allowed.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

At the Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch on Genoa Lane: ● 8am: Identifying Birds of the Carson Valley Hike led by Jim Woods of Birding Under Nevada Skies. ● 9am-noon: Art Activities and Trail Treasures on­going with Genie Littlebeaver and Joni Jackson, CVTA Board Members. ● 10am: Explore River Fork Ranch by Bike (bring your own bike) led by Norah Gastelum (2­4 miles dirt road) ● Noon-1:30pm  BBQ Lunch ­free to CVTA members, donation requested from non­members.

At Fay­Luther Trailhead on Foothill Road: ● 8am: Forest Mysteries ­ “Bugs and Crud” (1 mile easy) presented by Gene Phillips, Nevada Forestry Tree Health Specialist. ● 10am: Glacier & Earthquakes in Your Backyard. Learn about the geology of the Carson Valley. Led by Peggy Ristorcelli, CVTA member and geologist (1­3 miles/easy­moderate). ● 8-11:30 a.m. Fay Luther Trail Treasures. On­going, self led, using CVTA’s Trail Treasures guide. At Genoa Canyon Trail: ● 8am Genoa Canyon Hike led by Steve Hale, CVTA board member. (4­6.5 miles moderate/strenuous). Meet at Genoa Canyon Trailhead on Carson Street in Genoa.

At the Minden Gazebo: ● 9am: Minden History Walk led by Charlotte Settelmeyer Bass.

For more information, contact Chic and Sue Moxley, 775­.265.­0766, or email info@carsonvalleytrails.org.