This is the first trail that I went to when I first moved to Reno many years ago. It was Fall and I…read moretook the most amazing pictures on the Nature Trail, like something out of a fairy tale. Coming in the Winter is quite a different story as everything is leafless and dry, so I decided to venture out into the canyon. There are so many possibilities for exploration, but limited on time, I decided on a quick loop up the Rancho Connector. It was a steady incline, but worth the views of downtown and nearby snow-capped mountains. Awesome time! If you are looking for a hike that is easily accessible and has a diverse trail system, come check it out. Also worth the mention is The National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder just past the trailhead.

Great nature trail hike. Porta potty at the entrance, if you need one. Depending on path slope can…read morebe a little bit rocky so careful walking down.

Want a great sledding area this time of year? Well, skip the crowds at other popular destinations,…read moreand, with a little work, you'll find some amazing hills to play on with your friends and family. Please remember to keep the trails clean!

I'm a fan because it is close to my home and great just to get out and walk my dogs off leash in…read morethe hill. Gotta watch for GLASS bottles that have been broken though. I have found that the open hills have a lot of that lately..........

I recently picked up a new Aventon Level 3 ebike from Black Rock Bicycles, and the whole experience…read moreleft me genuinely impressed. Curtis treated me like someone whose time and questions truly mattered. He listened to what I needed, asked thoughtful follow‑ups, and never once tried to upsell me into something that didn't fit my needs or style. Curtis knew the details of this bike without ever sounding rehearsed. He kept me apprised of the bike's progress, build, and readiness. At pickup, he walked me through an orientation and maintenance tips that were actually useful and never made me feel rushed. Pricing felt fair, and the post‑sale service was just as good. Curtis tuned the bike before I left, double‑checked the fit, and encouraged me to come back for complimentary adjustments after a few rides. If you're looking for a place that combines expertise, friendliness, and genuine enthusiasm for cycling, Black Rock Bicycles deserves your business. I left with a bike I love and the confidence that I can rely on them for anything I need down the road.

Took my daughter's E-Bike because the head set piece was missing. Before I took the the E-Bike, I…read moreknew that it was missing a part and Curtis noticed it. He took care of it and the customer experience was great! Definitely worth the work!!! Highly recommended Black Rock Bicycles for all your gear and cycle needs.

We were staying in Reno & wanted to take a tour to Lake Tahoe. Jim was an excellent tour guide. We…read moregot wsy more than we expected. He toured Reno, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, & a few other areas of special interest. He was very informative & knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour & would highly recommend.

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!! TIM IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE & LEAD US INTO A DANGEROUS CONSTRUCTION ZONE…read moreWITH HIGH WATER & STRONG CURRENTS! This should be negative stars. My aunt booked a trip for a river float for my cousin's birthday. There were about 10 of us. The guide, Tim, was completely incompetent, rude, & overall just creepy with the things he said. He kept singing songs about smoking in the morning and getting drunk at night. He also told us an inappropriate story about how he found a guy "jerking off in a crawl space". Aside from the inappropriate comments/ stories, there were multiple signs telling us to exit the river because there was a construction zone ahead. We asked Tim multiple times if we should be getting out soon because the signs were telling us to. He ignored all of us and just kept us floating. We passed by 3 warning signs telling us to get out of the river and we were seeing other people floating get out where the signs were. Then there was one last sign saying "Emergency River Exit Here" and people hanging out by the right side of the river telling us "get out now!" But Tim still just says nothing. Luckily, a random girl hanging out by the water decides to try to stop our group so we can try to get out safely before entering the construction zone but then she got swept away with the current & 4 others in our group and she almost drowned. We told Tim, "this girl is drowning & she needs help!" and he said, "well she's not apart of our group so she's not our problem" as she was visibly almost drowning and literally gasping for help. Luckily, she was able to grab onto my brother's tube and they held onto a branch for at least 10 minutes. One of the group members who successfully got out before the construction zone threw down a life jacket for the girl but she and my brother were still stuck on the opposite side of the river against a concrete wall IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE WHERE WE WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE. Me, my husband and my dad got swept further down into the construction zone and then finally, at the last minute, Tim says, "get out now!!" as we're already in a complete danger zone. So we all try to get off to the left side of the river as fast as we can to get out. His exit strategy was to grab onto a rock or branch as quick as we could so we didn't go into the rapids and diverted river area. Luckily, we all got out in time but we were literally in an enclosed fenced/ locked construction zone and had to pry ourselves through the fenced area to get out. We had to walk back to the office and tried to talk to Tim & get a refund and he says, "I don't have any money. I'm a terrible person and I want to die. I should just kill myself." (Which is a great thing you want to hear from your "tour guide"). We were also supposed to get a "lunch and drinks" after our float. We were given warm beers in a bag, NO LUNCH and left alone outside on the patio. We walked out of the office after Tim was being suicidal and crazy & he eventually locked himself in the office so we weren't able to talk to him anymore. We were stuck outside wondering how we're going to get back to our hotel because there was no one outside to give us any information. We HAD TO PAY TO GET AN UBER BACK TO OUR HOTEL because Tim would not communicate with us. We also talked to the owner, Jim and he called us liars and didn't believe any of this happened. Can't make this stuff up. Craziest experience I've ever had with any type of "tour guide". During the float, Tim also called a girl in our group "retarded" because she fell off her tube and had a hard time getting back on through the rapids. He was also yelling at her for falling off and said "you shouldn't have let go!" DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR OR ANYTHING WITH THIS COMPANY!! YOU CAN EASILY (& FREELY/ MORE SAFELY) FLOAT THIS RIVER ON YOUR OWN!!! Save yourself the money and headache. WE DID NOT GET REFUNDED EVEN AFTER HAVING TO CLIMB OUT OF A CONSTRUCTION ZONE!!!! The most unprofessional and UNSAFE experience! Here is a link to a video that shows the construction area Tim lead us into: https://www.rgj.com/videos/news/2025/06/06/the-truckee-river-is-diverted-as-construction-continues-on-the-arlington-avenue-bridge-project/84079962007/ In the video they say, "One of the things we are encouraging the public to be aware of is; as the river is currently diverted, the south side of this channel is going to be HIGHER and FASTER. So we are telling people NOT to use the river recreationally in that time because of the SPEED and DEPTH." Attached are some photos from the video link that show the exact location we floated past into the construction area and shows the "EMERGENCY RIVER EXIT" sign that Tim floated us past!!

Brought in 2 bikes for a tune up, new grips, new chain, new brakes, and a few other things. Bikes…read morewere both about 10 years old and needed it. The owner John was very nice, made a few suggestions, and all in all did a great job on our bikes. Also fixed the gears so they move and switch like new. The bikes are like brand new right now. Bikes have become quite expensive over the years , the average good bike being from 500 to 1000 dollars! So mine are here to stay. Will bring them back again if anything needs to be done. So far so good. thanks John....

I came in with a buddy with two broken bikes and no knowledge on how to fix them. John helped give…read moreus some pointers and was all around VERY helpful and knowledgeable. With his help, we were able to get our bikes up and running within a few hours, which otherwise would have taken us much longer. I couldn't recommend this place enough.

Walked to Mountain Dog to pick up a tube for my daughter's bike (love having a place like this so…read moreclose by). They were helpful and went above and beyond. Thank you Mountain!

I've been a human-powered road and mountain cyclist for decades. This was our first entry into…read moree-bikes. This business is a class act. I initially went in to buy a friend's e-bike they were so helpful to handle for them. We ended up buying 2 e-bikes plus a great rack. Marty (owner) and team are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and all about customer service. Marty was extremely educational and provided valuable technical advice that I highly appreciated as an engineer and explained in plain English. He and his team went above and beyond on the several times we went there. I plan to make it our go-to shop and highly recommend it to others.

A nice easy place to go. Really muddy with weed seeds that stick to your shoes. Don't leave…read morewithout washing your shoes off or you'll get weeds in your yard

East keystone Canyon is a great…read more It is a great trail for hiking, walking the dog, mountain biking, etc. It is easy to find and it connects to other trails like Keystone Canyon. There is plenty of sights to see and if you like wildlife watching, this might be a place for you to check out. Also, plenty of sage brush to smell too. Nothing like sage brush smell after a good rain fall. Speaking of which the next time it does rain you should definitely come by here just for that because it is therapeutic and healing. I love it. There is plenty of parking. I have never had an issue finding any parking. It can get a little crazy during spring time because of all the hikers and mountain bikers. But it has never made me think about not going because there wont be parking. There is plenty. There are no restrooms on this side of the trail. So, be aware of that. So during the summer time might not be the best time to come here because this trail is very sun exposed and doesn't have a lot of trees to provide shade, unfortunately. With that said the views here of Reno, Nevada at night is pretty awesome and beautiful because there isn't many trees here. It is a good and bad thing because it is very hot during the summer but I just keep looking at the pros haha. I would definitely recommend going spring time and fall time. Very pretty hike and easy to moderate hiking difficulty. It also depends on your health level and how far to go on the trail. I hope this helps you and thank for reading my review.

Awesome!!! Came here yesterday with a few friends who are avid riders. Craig and Scott were really…read morecool guides. Their equipment is top notch they provided helmets, elbow and knee pads at no additional costs unlike other places. I was skeptical at first about riding an electric mountain bike. Man those bikes go!!! They have plenty of power and can get you moving. I HIGHLY recommend this for beginners and advanced riders.

Being a mountain bike rider (I ride 60 miles/week) I wanted to check this place out. SO MUCH FUN!!…read more I've been driving up to the Sierras for almost ten years, and this new outfit really stands out. They have a great mixture of excitement, knowledge, and authentic personal interest in people that made me feel at home. The bikes they have (Santa Cruz models) are TOP-NOTCH. But the best part is that the bikes have a torquey, electric motor to assist on the up hills!! I took a two hour tour, which left me feeling like I got great exercise without feeling whipped the rest of the day. I'll be bringing my boy up here soon to enjoy the sights and wonder of this untapped 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.

Excellent experience. Randy' expertise and attention made a huge difference to my peloton set up…read more Comfortable efficient and perfectly tailored to me! Randy was amazing to work with and I truly appreciate his skill and care. Highly recommend to anyone looking for expert cycling advice and fitting! Thank you!

We recently purchased Orbea Rise e-assist bikes for my wife and myself at College Cyclery in Reno,…read moreNevada. My wife loves hers but I had problems with mine almost from the beginning. The assist was sporadic and I had clicking sounds that seemed to come from the motor area. Randy had the bike in his shop several times and each time the problems went away for awhile but returned. The bike was in the shop 4 times and I was never charged. Most recently I went in and was ready to pay to replace the motor (approximately $1,000) but Randy said he'd look it over again. He found that the wiring to the motor was frayed and was contributing to the clicking noise that kept coming back. He charged me $50 for the part but wouldn't accept anything for his labor. The bike is perfect now and I was able to ride it on a challenging trail where dirt bikes usually go. Talk about great customer service!!!