Reno in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Truckee Trail – 23rd Crossing

— California Trail —

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

1. Truckee Trail - 23rd Crossing Marker

Inscription. “Came to another crossing of the river (here from the...left flows down into the river one of the finest spring rivulets...). The 23rd crossing...is quite difficult. Made so by the large round bolder rocks...in its bed.” —Augustus Burbank, Sep 6, 1849

Erected 2000 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, the Trails West Inc., and the Truckee Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1849.

Location. 39° 30.274′ N, 119° 53.573′ W. Marker is in Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. It is on Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway, on the right when traveling west. From Eastbound I-80, take the Mogul Exit (Exit 4) which becomes West 4th Street. Drive one mile on West 4th Street to Woodland Avenue and turn right. Drive about six hundred feet to White Fir Street and turn left. Drive about 0.4 miles on White Fir Street until it becomes Aspen Glen Drive and dead ends at the Truckee River and the entrance to the Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway. The marker is beside

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the bikeway about one hundred feet from Aspen Glen Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reno NV 89523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Truckee Trail - River Crossings (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Lincoln Highway Bridge Rails (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Humboldt Trail (approx. 4.2 miles away); Lake Mansion (approx. 4.3 miles away); Site of Reno Air Mail Field (approx. 4.3 miles away); Historical Route - Emigrant Trail (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Truckee River (approx. 4.4 miles away); Reno's Beginning (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reno.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Truckee River (was approx.

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

2. Truckee Trail - 23rd Crossing Marker

The marker is to the left near the picnic table.

2.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

3. Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway

The bikeway is a lovely place to hike and bike along the Truckee River.

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

4. Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway

Pedestrian bridge over the Truckee River near the 23rd crossing of the Truckee Trail.

Truckee River Near the 23rd Crossing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

5. Truckee River Near the 23rd Crossing

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.