Trail Construction & Recreation Infrastructure in the Reno Foothills & Carson Range
Dirt & Diesel Excavation builds and maintains natural surface trails and recreation infrastructure across the Reno foothills, the Carson Range, Verdi, and Washoe Valley. From community and public trail systems to private trails on foothill and ranch property, this terrain is where our trail experience is strongest. We are a family-owned, licensed, insured, and bonded Nevada contractor, and our completed trail work includes projects with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and Washoe County.
Local Knowledge Matters
A trail is only as good as the way it handles water and wear, and that is where our experience shows.
We build natural surface trails designed around how water moves across foothill terrain, with the grading, drainage, and erosion control that keep a trail from washing out or breaking down under use. We know how decomposed granite and rocky ground behave underfoot and under tire, and we shape tread and alignment that hold up season after season. That same sustainable approach is what we brought to our work with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and on county trail projects.
For you, that means trails that stay rideable and walkable with less maintenance, fit the landscape they run through, and protect the ground around them.
What We Provide in the Trail & Recreation Regions
The client wants all services represented, led here by the recreation work this terrain calls for.
Trail Construction & Maintenance
Natural surface hiking, mountain bike, equestrian, and OHV trails, built to fit the terrain and drain well over time.
Community trail systems, trailheads, access routes, and recreation infrastructure for developments and public spaces.
Annual Maintenance & Stewardship Programs
Recurring care for roads, trails, drainage, and defensible space to keep a property functioning year after year.
Septic excavation, test pits, leach fields, and replacement support, coordinated with your septic designer or engineer.
Dirt Road Maintenance & Emergency Services
Grading, drainage, culverts, washout repair, and storm response for private, ranch, and rural roads.
Land Clearing & Defensible Space
Brush and vegetation removal, fuel reduction, and fire breaks to clear land and reduce wildfire risk.
Demolition & Site Redevelopment
Structure, concrete, and asphalt removal with site cleanup and grading, leaving the lot ready for what comes next.
Residential & Commercial Site Development
House pads, grading, drainage, utilities, and construction-ready site preparation for residential and commercial builds.
Who We Serve
We work with municipalities and counties, recreation and stewardship organizations, land managers, developers planning open space, HOAs, and private foothill, ranch, and estate owners across the Reno foothills, the Carson Range, Verdi, and Washoe Valley.
Why Choose Dirt & Diesel
Family-owned and operated. A local business built on relationships, trust, and accountability.
Northern Nevada specialists. We understand the terrain, climate, soils, and access challenges of this region.
Hands-on ownership. You work directly with Cooper and Moriah from the estimate through completion.
Licensed, insured, and bonded. Full credentials and safety-focused operations on every job.
Featured Projects
Hidden Valley Highland Loop Trail — Washoe County
Dirt & Diesel completed trail construction work supporting improvements to the Hidden Valley Highland Loop trail system in Washoe County.
The project involved working within existing recreation infrastructure and improving trail conditions through proper construction methods designed for long-term use.
Project details:
Scope of work
Trail improvements
Terrain conditions
Construction approach
Final results
Peavine Maze Trail Maintenance & Construction — Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Dirt & Diesel partnered with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship to complete trail maintenance and new trail construction improvements within the Peavine trail system.
The project focused on improving existing recreation access while creating durable natural surface trail improvements designed to withstand continued use.
Project details:
Maintenance work
New trail construction
Drainage improvements
Trail rehabilitation
Project outcome
Planning a Trail or Recreation Project?
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FAQs
Do you build trails in the Reno foothills and Carson Range?
Yes. The Reno foothills, the Carson Range, Verdi, and Washoe Valley are a core part of our trail and recreation work, for public, community, and private projects.
Do you work with counties and stewardship organizations on public trails?
Yes. We have completed county trail and recreation projects and partnered with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, and we work with municipalities, land managers, and stewardship organizations on public trail systems.
Do you build private trails on foothill and ranch property?
Yes. We build private natural surface trails for ranches, estates, and recreation properties, including riding loops, hiking routes, and access trails shaped to fit the terrain.