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 .

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!

We came here since it was a popular trail and it wasn't too far away from our casino hotel. You…read morewill be sharing your parking space with many baseball players who play right next door to the trail entrance. The trail is easy and there is a monument near the beginning of the trail. No water or major hiking shoes are required. Bring some peanuts if you want to feed some of the squirrels or birds.

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.

I've been exploring this park lately and I can't say enough about how much I like it. It's a great…read moreopen space to come explore, walk the dogs and do various types of recreation. You'll be happy to know there is also a bathroom on site. There are various hiking trails you can explore, but most of it is not shaded. The Perimeter Loop Trail was fun with scenic views of downtown and the currently snow-capped mountain range to the West. I also did the Hidden Valley Backcountry Loop. It has a 1,033 Elevation gain and approximately 3.7 miles to complete the loop. It's a bit slippery going up, but I took my time and had no issues. As you can imagine, the views and the landscape only got more beautiful.

Wear your hiking shoes, dress appropriately and bring water!…read more This was a hard graded trail and yes it was. It got really step the higher we hiked up. It was also very windy in December. So happy we didn't get any rain and was able to go for a hike! We hiked for a good hour. Loved the nature and view of the city from the top. There was a lot of gravel towards the top and a few of us did slip going down hill, even with hiking shoes. Even a trail runner said he fell and slipped a few times. There's a few trails so do some research to see which trail meets your needs. Lots of parking and the bathroom is next to the tennis and pickle ball courts. Lucky I had my pickle ball set in the trunk and even got in a few games. Location was only about 15 minutes from downtown Reno, very close! I'd come back next time to hike another trail!

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.

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.

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.

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!