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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
A signed trailhead at the end of a dirt road marks the start of the Bently Heritage Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
The trail follows a flat single track path in the valley between mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Crossing a couple seasonal streams, foliage stands along this trail year round.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Several wooden foot bridges have been built to cross the stream areas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
The trail is easy to follow.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
At 1.8 miles in total length, the trail follows an easy route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Along the outskirts of Carson Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Views of the Sierra Nevada range to the west.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Bently Heritage Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Bently Heritage Trail overlooking the Carson River.