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.

We saw an episode of Wild Nevada on KNPB a couple weeks ago that featured a hike to see the…read moreGriffith Canyon Petroglyphs. This week, someone posted about this hike in a hiking group that I follow. Clearly, all signs were pointing us to head here ourselves, so we did this morning! It's a little tricky to get here so we used directions found on a hiking trail site. You will end up on a rocky, dirt road that would be hard to get through if it was wet and muddy. There is no trailhead sign on the side of the dirt road where you park and there is no marked trail, but you will see a culvert and you head down from there. The "trail" is in and along a somewhat dry riverbed filled with rocks/shale and it can be tricky to navigate with uneven footing and loose rocks. And, it can get muddy. But, wow, it is worth it! Colorful shale made even more colorful by what appears to be an occasional sprinkling of lichen. And, yes, there are petroglyphs! So cool! My son was quick to point out the fake ones so be patient when looking for them. We were the only ones here today but I hope everyone that goes here will be vigilant to help prevent vandalism. This is an approximate 1.9 mile out and back trail that is great for families! Our dog seemed to handle it ok, too, considering all the loose rocks, but she seems turn into a billy goat when it comes to hikes.

Was a nice lil stop to stretch and walk the pup. There is a porta potty there. Wasn't anyone else…read morehere on my visit and I didn't walk out to the lake itself just a quick stretch. Was a pretty day with lots of birds

I am sure I got the wrong direction/location but I feel I lucked out at being in an isolated and…read morequiet lake with only a myriad of birds speaking about. The road essentially ended and I parked on the side. I approached the cracked lake shore and took a quiet and interesting walk. I avoided the wetter mud areas in case I could sink in it. I saw interesting stilts with brown wings, black Ibis and other birds with really long beaks. This shore location is not well travelled as there was no foot prints, doggy doo-doo or trash. There even was a continual light wind that cooled the hot sun. No toilets or water along this desolate shore location. Next time I will try different directions and head to the actual parking lot!

The lake really isn't a lake anymore..... It's dried up…read more Leash law is enforced for dogs on the path. You also need to bring water and poop bags for this walk. (Plus carry out the bags) The parking lot is dirt and has one picnic table that is shaded. Great view of Peavine. The trail does run close to Moya Blvd at times so please please watch your dog and children. This walk was one just to get out and exercise my dog. That's why I gave it a 3, I am hoping that in a different season I will enjoy the walk more....

This is now an industrial area and there is no hiking trail. It showed up on Apple Maps as a…read moretrailhead.

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!

Absolutely breathtakingly, beautiful day hike in Graeagle Lakes Basin Area that is not quite 2…read morehours from the Carson City area. Easy directions that has signs that will guide you right to the trailhead with as the other reviewers noted very limited parking but this hike is WELL worth it. With your choice of going to fish at Long Lake or hiking on several different hiking options from the Bear Lakes & Long Lake Loop Trail or take in a more moderate to difficult hike up to Mt. Elwell or Pacific Crest Trail you will not be disappointed by the beautiful nature views plus the four alpine lakes that on this trip in November we weren't brave enough to take a dip in but our Hobey doggy thoroughly enjoyed and we found to be of temperature similar to Lake Tahoe. Big Bear, Little Bear, Cub and Long Lake were exactly what we needed to put us back in touch with the serene vibes of the peacefulness of being outside with nature. Weather, views were stunningly gorgeous, we and our furry companions HIGHLY recommend getting out here to enjoy this easy to moderate hike/loop trail. Enjoy and #moveyourbody !!

I feel like nothing I write will adequately describe the beauty of this place, so I'll let the…read morepictures do the talking for that part. The trailhead is easy to find and off the main road. The road to get to the trailhead is doable in a small car, but take it slow as there are potholes and lots of blind corners. There's a well-maintained bathroom at the start of the trail and good signage. Parking is pretty good, there were plenty of spaces when I went but i could see it getting crowded during the summer months. The trail to long lake is relatively easy, but I wouldn't suggest it for someone with limited mobility. It's also a short hike with almost immediate payoff once you get to long lake, which is BEAUTIFUL. My dog and I elected to keep going past long lake toward the dam, and passed several small pretty lakes and streams on the way there. The trail was a little icy when I went in early December, but nothing too crazy.

Make sure and go outside!…read more This particular park is just what you need to run and play outside. It's well kept and maintained. It's part of the larger system. We came across this park while we were on vacation. This was a great little place to pull off and see how much fun we can have together. Come out and enjoy the

Still as beautiful as ever. Nice, peaceful walk on a holiday morning. Lots of people walking their…read moredogs and biking. The surrounding homes are lovely. Went to the sculpture garden and watched people fishing in the river.

Beautiful and convenient trail from downtown Reno. Nice to hike up along a stream to a waterfall…read more I started in a 95 F early afternoon. It was an experience doing it in the afternoon sun with a good amount of the trail in the sun. I recommend going on a cooler day or start earlier. Great to cool off in the waterfall on a hot day once I got there. Overall the trail was plenty long enough for a day hike, especially when I needed to have a late start on a hot day.

This hike took about 2.5 hours and it led to a beautiful waterfall…read more Upon arriving, the grounds were clean and the path was clear. I recommend wearing hiking shoes as some parts of the trail are very rocky. Highlight of the trail was finding mountain lion prints in the snow .