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    Hidden Valley Regional Park

    4.4 (32 reviews)

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    Mark S.

    Why the heck haven't my wife and I gone here to hie and walk the dog in the past? Maybe it's because we didn't know about it until we heard the local weatherman talk about it recently. Thank you Jeff Martinez for the heads up. Whether you want a challenging hike, or an easy walk, Hidden Valley Regional Park has it all. Oh, and man does it ever have spectacular views. You can see Sparks, Reno, Mount Rose, and Slide Mountain, which was especially stunning after the incredible winter we just went through. The only minor quibble I had is the lack of garbage cans on the trails. If you're walking your dog, you will need to carry the bag around for a while until you get into one of the playground or dog park areas. Will be going back here time and time again to enjoy nature.

    Donna B.

    I had no clue there was so much to this park. It was also a little further away than I expected. Easy to find, you drive down a couple of main streets in the Hidden Valley neighborhood. Plenty of parking lots- one for the picnic area, one for the tennis courts, another for the playground and space for those hitting the trails. Restroom is centrally located is this area. Within the park there are several different trails- Perimeter, Inner, Back Country, Highland and Mia Vista. Each are color coded on the trail markers or labeled if you use the AllTrails app. None require climbing or extreme hiking. Most are fairly level to slight elevation changes. None have any shade, so recommend early morning or avoid July and August afternoons. All trails vary - sand, gravel and dirt. All trails are used by bicyclists, dog walkers and horse riders. So watch your step and be aware of who comes up behind you fast. The far east side has steeper inclines and starts to get into a little tree line. From here is a fabulous view of most of Reno.

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    Aimee K.

    This is a great park for winter hiking. In the summer it's hot and dry, but in the winter, when everything else is covered in snow, you can escape for a nice adventure of many lengths. Any loop that takes you all the way to the top will require 1000' of elevation gain, a great workout with a beautiful reward. I have seen coyotes out here often, along with deer, and hawks. The trail can be steep and loose at times, making coming down take longer than you would think. If you like flat walks, there is a great trail around the main park that is about 2 miles long. The dog park is busy but I think less busy since Cyan Park opened. Attempted to play tennis here once but the courts were occupied by pickleball players chairs and bags. Looks like this park is used for tournaments. There is a children's playground which I can't speak to the quality of.

    Cheryl B.

    Fantastic park with several trails. Hiking sticks are very helpful! We saw a herd of 10 horses including the most adorable, gangly colt

    Katharine S.

    So many of the parks near the Reno/Sparks area are great, but Hidden Valley Regional Park has features that distinguish it in terms of awesomeness. First is the access to the canyon trails: great heights, wild horses, quiet trails. Second is the view of downtown Reno from the grassy area near the north entrance to the park. What a view! Third is the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Sure, there's only one bathroom building with two stalls in the women's unit, but quality over quantity. The Reno 5000 race series brought this out-of-my-way park to my attention. I came here twice before the race to check out the conditions: nicely paved roads, a two-mile perimeter trail that is wide in some places and single-track in other places, and nice, rolling hills throughout. There is a ton of parking in the park: there must have been multiple hundreds of people come race day and the farthest parking lot, on the east side of the horse arena, had many open spots. Folks with kiddos will appreciate the two playground areas--one near the north entrance and one near the south entrance--and food-consumers will appreciate the good-sized pavilion picnic area. Maps of the park abound, which is great for folks who are trying to figure out the trails.

    LisaMarie H.

    I love to bring my dogs here. We go up in the hills and they run around and get their exercise. It's always clean and trails are well maintained and the other people who use it are friendly and respectful of others. It says dogs must be on leash but I've never seen anyone with their dog on a leash up in the hills. I do carry one just in case. I have only done about a quarter of the trails back there and there are many more to do. Not much shade so if you plan to go for a long hike bring plenty of water.

    Joyce T.

    Drive through a residential area and pass by courts and equestrian areas. At the end is where the hiking trails are. It turns to a gravel road and parking lot. Take a map picture of the trails before you go. Commanding views of Reno.

    Amanda M.

    Great park with lots of trails, a dog park and a playground. We went for the playground but didn't stay long. My youngest is 2, and this park is geared toward older kids. The play structure had a couple big slides and that's about it. We will come back here when the weather cools down and we have time to explore the trails.

    Joe B.

    This is a nice park it's got several different trails for you to walk it's a playground for kids and there's horses Trails are nice

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    Brian E.

    A gem tucked away in upper Hidden Valley area.... HV Regional Park has easy & moderated trails lower level not really challenging but great for walking & talking or you can hike some difficult areas as you head up the hillside to really get your lactic acid & lungs pumping if you want that. These trails are shared with the occasional Mtn-Bike riders doing the (6.5 mi loop) above with the sometimes surprise view of wild mustangs hanging out on the hillsides of the park as you travel up the trails. Very cool sight!! During the summer I love hiking during the hours getting close to sunset; cooler temps and amazing colorful views across the Reno City skyline from the upper trails are incredible. At the entrance of the park is a nice grass field to throw a ball and frisbee around or put out a blanket and relax too. The park is relatively quite, so don't tell too many people. As well, really nice gazebo covered picnic area with bbq's and tree covered landscape. If that wasn't enough, there is tennis & volleyball court, as well a really great dog park. Park gate times: 8am - 9pm but the gate usually opens at 7:30'sh Check out this trail on AllTrails: http://alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/hidden-valley-county-park-trail?utm_campaign=mobile-iphone

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    Spanky D.

    Ample single track trails and opportunities for hiking just minutes from downtown Reno. I would not recommend these trails on hot days because of the severe western exposure and lack of year round streams. Still, a great urban hiking system worthy of visiting for day hikes and leisurely strolls with family. Chances are good you'll see a few of Nevada's famous "wild" horses. Give them space, they are not pets and can be aggressive if hungry or scared.

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    One of my favorite parks in Reno, though it's so much more; dog park, horse arena, tennis & volleyball courts, restrooms, & hiking trails!

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