Some of my favorite hikes start right in our foothills and this is one that I really enjoy. It's…read moreonly a 2.6 mile hike, but with the hike up the mountain, it really does get your heart pumping. Once at the top, there is a nice view of the city of Reno and beyond. There is a variety of memorials and even a journal where you can write your sentiments, but my favorite thing is to just take in the beauty of the place that I call home. Today's hike was awesome. No pace to keep, no rush to get back, just enjoying being in the moment.

No pot of gold, but a beautiful photo taken by our son Christoph today. We have such wonderful…read moreviews from Cross Peak!

A beautiful high desert country Trail that winds through the trees and open spaces. If you like…read morewildlife and gorgeous countryside, then this is one of the nice trails in Reno Nevada to enjoy.

Ski season is over for me, cycling season is starting, and maybe hiking, but only in shaded areas…read more Quality/Quantity - So I am looking for more and more new bike paths. We just cycled The Tahoe East Shore Trail (6 miles round trip) and I am ready for something new and different. My wife is NOT a big dirt road rider, but she wanted to come here, so we will see. I think she would enjoy this more for just hiking...? We will see. Not much shade and/or amenities. Come prepared. Cut and pasted from the internet: "These trails are open to dogs, bicycles, and horses. Everyone can have a good experience by exercising common courtesy and adhering to some accepted rules of the trail... When hikers meet, those going uphill have the right-of-way unless they stop to let downhillers pass. When approaching other hikers from behind, give a friendly greeting so those in front aren't startled. Horses have the right-of-way over both hikers and bikers. Stand aside quietly while they pass. Hikers have the right-of-way over mountain bikes, but it is usually easier for everyone if hikers let the bikes pass since they are usually moving faster. Mountain bikers should announce their presence in places with limited visibility, like blind turns. When passing, let hikers know if more riders are following." Atmosphere - Depending on where you park, I suggest that you only come here with 4 wheel drive vehicle. Not an issue with us as we have a truck. The internet said that there were many shaded areas...? Maybe we did not go far enough? It just means we will be back. Thomas Creek Trail - 4.4 miles, 1272 elevation, 2.5 hours. Lower White Creeks Tail - 6.9 miles, 931 elevation, 3 hours. Dry Pond Loop - 6.2 miles, 1072 elevation, 3 hours. Service - Self service. Price - Free, thank you. Owner Comment - Thank you to Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County Regional Parks, and Open Space Teams for maintaining this area.

This is a great trail that has a medium level of difficulty depending on the route you take. A…read morelarge portion of it is flat. It is a dirt trail with a few spots with rocks. Nothing too challenging. There is not a lot of shade so from late spring to early fall, morning would be your best bet. There is a parking area at the trailhead, but there are no amenities (toilets or water) so come prepared. The views are magnificent. Highly recommended.

I am so surprised that there aren't any reviews of the Tom Cooke Trail here in Reno! We have been…read moreon it, or parts of it, many times over the years. Yesterday was the first time we completed the whole loop and we realize we could have easily done it before. We always park at Mayberry Park and walk along the paved Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway until crossing the rickety bridge over the Truckee to reach the trail. The starting point of this 3.7 loop trail is well-marked and the hike can be easily tracked via AllTrails. If you decide the walk the whole trail, we found it is easier to take it clockwise, climbing up the switchbacks before it flattens out for quite a while. The trail back down to the beginning is very rocky. There are many little trails that criss-cross between the loop so you can change up the hike it you want. This trail is dog friendly for leashed pets. At this time of year there are a few muddy, icy, and watery areas to navigate, but it's doable. You will find trail runners and mountain bikes here, and beautiful mountain views.

I love Galena Creek Regional Park! The big, beautiful coniferous trees always provide shade because…read moreof their size. There are numerous trails that are scenic and enjoyable. I especially love to go there when it's hot in Reno, during the summer. It's always cooler in Galena Creek Regional Park because it's nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the huge conifers that provide a lot of shade. There are numerous trails that you can hike on. My favorite one is The Natural Trail. It is located off of the parking lot, across from the park ranger's office. You will hear the sound of water flowing down from the mountains, in Galena Creek and there is a wooden bridge that leads to The Nature Trail and Bitter-Brush Trail. There is also a fishing pond. Church's Pond is located up the paved drive, past the Park Ranger's office. I hope that my review will inspire others to enjoy a nice picnic or hiking experience. Maybe you can catch a few fish https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/nevada/galena-creek-regional-park

Quality/Quantity - One of our favorite places to do a quick easy hike. It also has on and off…read moreshade. As Reno is a desert, there are NOT enough hiking places with shade. We have to drive towards Mt Rose, Incline, or/and Tahoe. Paved short 1 mile walk/hike. More short unpaved 1 mile, 2 miles roundtrip, hikes. But it was VERY dusty today. Breaking in my new REI Salomon hiking shoes. "Ruined" or broken in on the very first day, lol. Lots of wildlife in the summer. Again, stay safe - Coyotes, bobcats, mule deer, black beers (we get this at the house also, LOL), mountain lions, rodents (too many to name), bats, birds, reptiles, etc. But during the winter, it feels very safe and relaxing. Atmosphere - Plenty of parking. I enjoy visiting these places most during off peak seasons. There are also campsites, BBQ, picnic areas, volleyball courts, horse shoe, clean bathrooms, plenty of parking (cars, RVs, buses, etc). There is even a stage in Eagle Meadows for events. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm (hours are also seasonal, see their website). Clean bathrooms throughout the different parking lots and camp sites. And also "outhouse" smelly bathrooms in other parking lots, you choose... Horse and bike trails. Service - Self service. The visitor center was open, but I did not visit it. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you Washoe County for another great park and trail!

This path is a multi-purpose path that runs mostly along the Southeast Connector, also called…read moreVeterans Parkway. You mostly see people on bikes, but I went on a walk. I started at South Meadows and went to Mira Loma and back, but the path continues to Greg St. There are also other trails you can connect with, such as the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. The path itself has beautiful views of Wetlands, mountains and a variety of wildlife. If there is any negative to this path it would be the noise from the road, but seeing a Great Blue Heron and several bands of Wild Horses made me forget about the noise. Great trail!!

This is my favorite trail for running and perfect if you're training for long distance running. The…read moretrail is mostly flat, consistent, well maintained, and safe. The trail is mostly parallel to Veterans Parkway, but a safe distance away. You'll hear the rushing of cars more so in some spots than in others. Most traffic on the trail is cyclists. A few runners, even less walkers. There is no access to services, water, shade, so plan accordingly and be prepared for your needs. The views are gorgeous at all times of the day. You'll run alongside creeks and marsh land, pass farm land and sometimes cows, likely see wild horses, and depending on the time of day can expect gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. I recently ran through here in the middle of a storm that ended with multiple rainbows. I don't think I've ever run through here and not taken photos.

I did the loop which is approximately 2.6 miles of a mostly paved path. Make sure and stop at the…read moreVisitor Center first. You can pick-up a Self-Guided Tour map and talk to the friendly staff. While you're there, visit Peavine Pete, their resident Tortoise and a snake named Oreo.There is also a really cool collection of Taxidermy birds. Rosewood also holds various events. I found out that they have a free painting class every 4th Saturday of the month. It was really windy and overcast on the day that I went, so I only saw a few birds, but I plan to come back when there is better weather. I still thought the views were beautiful. It really is a nice place to enjoy our beautiful natural spaces and wildlife and really appreciate what Rosewood Nature Study Area has accomplished.

Whoa! Snakes, multiple types of birds, groundhogs, easy walking paths, visitor center and lots of…read moreparking...... Kerpow! Had a great 30 minute or so walk around this property. So happy with all the wildlife that showed themselves to me!

Super pretty hike with a couple different trails some very easy and others with pretty decent…read moreelevation changes

Spring is here! Discovered this close-in trail for quick midday hike. A few trails at this…read morelocation to choose from. Small paved parking lot allows for off street parking. Trail head has bathroom facilities, clear trail signage. Be aware that some trails do not allow dogs while some allow them on leash. Did a quick family friendly hike to the Kings Canyon Waterfall (.3 miles) and then the North King's Loop (1.8 miles). Waterfall hike is short and a well-groomed trail makes for a great family friendly stroll for all ages. Falls are really flowing right now with a lot of shade trees. North King's Loop. 1.8 miles loop with about a 450' elevation gain for about .9 miles. Trails are well-groomed (kudos to City of Carson and volunteers). For most of the loop, the trail is narrow to a shoulder width with a hill on one side and a slope off on the other. My hike is late March, early spring, so still signs of snow and ice hazards on parts of the shade sections of the trail. Overall, a great hike in the City of Carson.

I like how close this hike is to Reno. The trailhead is well marked and there's a nice big parking…read morearea at the Summit. On a mid September day, I started at 3 AM so I could be at the Summit during dawn and well before sunrise. I had the summit and all the views of Reno, Tahoe and Truckee to myself. On the way down, I saw a few people and I took the alternate route down and it was nice and quiet.

I love this Mt Rose hiking trail…read more It's about 11 mile loop trail located northeast of Incline Village in Nevada. The trail is considered moderately challenging with a steady climb. It took me about 6 hours to complete. Mount Rose Summit is the highest mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, which remains open year-round. Gorgeous hiking trail! Enjoy!