Hiking in Reno
Reno is close to some of the best hiking in the Sierras. There are even a few hiking trails within the city including the Truckee River pedestrian path and the pathways around Rancho San Rafael Park in Northwest Reno.
For some hiking close to Reno, but with views of Lake Tahoe, take a hike up the Mt. Rose Summit Trail or around the Tahoe Meadows. A little bit lower down into the valley, you can hike from Davis Creek Park or Bowers Mansion up the Ophir Creek Trail. For some great views of Reno, go hiking from Windy Hill down to Bartley Ranch in Southwest Reno, or up the Galena Creek Trail into the foothills off of the Mt. Rose Highway.
For something a bit different, do some high altitude walking around Virginia City and in the foothills surrounding this working Western town, or visit the nature center at Oxbow Park which is just West of downtown Reno.
For some hiking close to Reno, but with views of Lake Tahoe, take a hike up the Mt. Rose Summit Trail or around the Tahoe Meadows. A little bit lower down into the valley, you can hike from Davis Creek Park or Bowers Mansion up the Ophir Creek Trail. For some great views of Reno, go hiking from Windy Hill down to Bartley Ranch in Southwest Reno, or up the Galena Creek Trail into the foothills off of the Mt. Rose Highway.
For something a bit different, do some high altitude walking around Virginia City and in the foothills surrounding this working Western town, or visit the nature center at Oxbow Park which is just West of downtown Reno.
Rancho San Rafael Park
1595 N Sierra St
This beautifully landscaped area is one of Reno's premier parks. The Great Reno Balloon Race and "Reno Celebrates America", a fireworks show on the fourth of July, are a couple of the major events taking place here. On the grounds of this huge park you will find the Wilbur D. May Museum and Arboretum and the Great Basin Adventure Amusement Park. You will also find miles of walking or jogging trails complete with exercise stations, a large playground, picnic and barbecue facilities and acres and acres of grass...
Bartley Ranch Park
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd
Ride horseback, hike, or just enjoy excellent views of the Truckee Meadows and Reno...
Galena Creek Trail
18350 Mt. Rose Highway
Take a light hike through this beginner trail among sagebrush scrub and Jeffrey pine forest with thick riparian foliage lining the creek...
Mt. Rose Summit Trail
Hwy. 431
This trail is located just northeast of Lake Tahoe and Incline Village. Mt. Rose is one of the highest peaks near Lake Tahoe and offers excellent views...
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