Truckee Meadows Trails Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County, including parts of northeast Lake Tahoe Trail Resources Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office 775-885-6000; www.nv.blm.gov

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Nevada Division of State Parks, www.nvtrailmaps.com

City of Sparks Parks and Recreation 775-353-2376; www.cityofsparks.us/living/parks_rec

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A PUBLICATION OF THE RGJ CUSTOM PUBLISHING GROUP JUNE 2016 Steppin’ out

ife in northern Nevada is all about enjoying the outdoors. Whether at the Sparks Marina, along the LTruckee River in downtown Reno, or among the pines on the eastern slopes of the Sierra, this is a region where the air is healthy, the scenery spectacular and every path leads to a different adventure. So it’s easy to understand why the most frequently asked question of parks departments in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County is, “Where are the trails?” The trails are here! Reno, Sparks and Washoe County have pooled resources and information to create this guide about public trails in and around the Truckee Meadows. Major funding for the guide came from a Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program grant, along with support from a Washoe County grant. Creative talent Steppin’ up was provided by the RGJ’s Custom Publishing Group. This guide will help you find new places for mountain ocal residents, organizations and businesses are biking, horseback riding, trail running, serious hiking or a steppin’ up to help maintain the quality of our public leisurely stroll under infinitely blue Nevada skies. Ltrails by volunteering their services to the parks departments in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. Volunteers Now, it’s up to you to decide where to place your are making a huge contribution to the community, allowing next step. thousands to enjoy quality parks, trails and open spaces while saving taxpayer dollars. Find out how you can help by contacting one of the agencies listed.

Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 1 Step by step…

… explore the natural beauty of northern Nevada. Washoe County and the cities of Reno and Sparks offer a range of opportunities, from paved paths in parks to rugged wilderness trails. The outlying areas offer even more trails on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service.

2 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 3 What’s inside... variety of trails offer opportunities to explore the natural environment of the Truckee Meadows and A surrounding areas. Explore northwest Nevada Region offers diverse terrain ...... 4 Regional map ...... 5 Eastern Sierra: Sierra Nevada foothills and portions of northeast Lake Tahoe ...... 6-23 Peavine/Northwest: Northwest Reno ...... 24-30 Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows: South Reno to Washoe Lake ...... 31-44 Pah Rah/Sparks: Sparks, Spanish Springs and Sun Valley ...... 45-52 Truckee River: Truckee River greenbelt ...... 53-61 Trails index ...... Inside back cover

2 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 3 Explore northwest Nevada In this guide, trails have been divided into five sections: Truckee River. From its origin at Lake Tahoe to its terminus Eastern Sierra. Trails center around the Mount Rose Highway at Pyramid Lake, the Truckee River is the starting point for corridor on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, including several hikes, as well as inspiration for the Tahoe-Pyramid a portion of northeast Lake Tahoe. Many hikes include some Bikeway, a trail-in-progress that will follow the river from elevation gain, but the views — especially from the Flume beginning to end. Trail in Lake Tahoe State Park and from the Mount Rose In each of these sections, you’ll find information about trails, Summit Trail — are worth the effort. including a description, length, elevation gain and Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows. From Reno south to directions to the trailhead, as well as a general map. Trails Washoe Lake are a mix of urban paths and rugged trails. within a park are listed under the park name; stand-alone Here, you can find everything from a park fitness circuit to trails are listed separately. equestrian routes. If you are searching for a particular trail, see the index Pah Rah/Sparks. Named after the Pah Rah Mountain Range on the inside back cover for a list of trails in alphabetical just east of Sparks, this area offers trails winding through order. the sagebrush and other vegetation native to the Great Basin Desert as well as easy-to-access urban trails. Throughout this guide, find photos of wildflowers and plants, as well as trail safety tips. Peavine/Northwest. Grouped around Peavine Peak are trails popular with hikers, bird-watchers, mountain bikers Information for the trails guide was provided by Washoe and casual strollers. Bring binoculars for a walk around County, the cities of Reno and Sparks, Nevada State Parks, Swan Lake Nature Study Area and some water for a hike up Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Bureau Peavine’s Keystone Canyon. of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.

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Davis Creek Regional Park Trails ...... 7-8

Galena-area U.S. Forest Service Trails ...... 9

Galena-area Washoe County Trails ...... 10-12

Galena Creek Regional Park Trails ...... 13-14

Hunter Lake Trail ...... 15

Incline Bike Paths ...... 16

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Trails ...... 17-18

Mount Rose Trail ...... 19

Slide Mountain Trail ...... 20

Tahoe Meadows Trails ...... 21

Tahoe Rim Trail ...... 22

Ballardini Ranch Trail ...... 23

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Mt. Rose Wilderness UPPER WHITES CREEK TRAIL and Wilderness, The trail accesses the 19,000-acre Mount Rose The trailhead is gated, Trail. connects to the Jones-Whites Creek at during the winter. night and and is closed Service Forest U.S. Management: 6 miles round-trip Length: Natural Surface type: on leash Yes, Dogs: Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee UPPER THOMAS CREEK TRAIL and offers This busy trail follows the creek, exceptional fall foliage. Service Forest U.S. Management: 3.9 miles to Mount Rose Length/elevation gain: Wilderness/3,745 ft. Natural Surface type: on leash Yes, Dogs:

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DRY POND TRAIL DRY Thomas Creek The trail connects the Upper Trail. Whites Creek with the Upper Trail Service Forest U.S. Management: 2.1 miles/450 ft. Length/elevation gain: Natural Surface type: on leash Yes, Dogs: mountain biking, snowshoeing. Bikes are not allowed within the boundaries within the boundaries not allowed are Bikes snowshoeing. mountain biking, hiking, skiing, equestrian, Cross-country trails: use on all three Allowed within the boundaries not allowed are Bikes snowshoeing. mountain biking, Wilderness. of the Mount Rose horse-trailer area, picnic ADA-accessible trails: Amenities at all three trailhead. restroom, parking, picnic facilities, signs, parking, interpretive U.S. From trails: Creek and Upper Whites to the Dry Pond Directions to Timberline Road. west Highway) Rose (Mount 431 State Route 395, take .5 miles to left turn on a approximately and drive on Timberline, north Turn .9 miles ahead. to the trailhead road paved U.S. 395, take From Trail: Creek to the Upper Thomas Directions north Turn to Timberline Road. west Highway) (Mount Rose 431 State Route Thomas over and cross past the end of the pavement and drive on Timberline, side of Timberline Road. on the west begins at the trailhead The trail Creek.

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GALENA CREEK TRAIL follows Galena Creek along Montreûx Golf & is near Callahan Park, which The trail, ending at JoyCountry Lake Road. Club, 1.6 miles one-way Length: mountain biking, hiking, equestrian, Cross-country skiing, Allowed use: snowshoeing Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: trailhead trailer parking, Parking, Amenities: on leash Yes, Dogs: 395 south to State Route 431 (Mount Rose take U.S. Reno, From Directions: south and follow for Turn turn west and travel 3 miles to Callahan Drive. Highway), 15960 Callahan The trail is near Callahan Park, 1.5 miles to trailhead on your right. Ranch Road in Reno. Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee NEV. Browns Browns Trail Creek

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10 Trails — Meadows Truckee 2 Truckee Meadows Trails — 12 Eastern Sierra Region Galena-area Washoe County Trails road. The trailheadisin Park.Arrowcreek and lookfor Park,Arrowcreek 2950 Parkway,Arrowcreek onthesouthsideof after crossingsouth Virginia Street. Stayon ParkwayArrowcreek forabout3miles, Damonte RanchParkway. DamonteRanchParkway becomes ParkwayArrowcreek Directions: ExitU.S. DamonteRanchParkway 395at (Exit59)andheadweston Dogs: Yes, onleash Amenities: (smallandoutdoor),Amphitheater parking, picnicarea, trailhead Surface type: Natural Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Equestrian, hiking, mountainbiking gain:Length/elevation 2.3miles/720ft. Creek trailheadfrom Park.Arrowcreek The trailoffersagoodshuttle-and-loopopportunityconnectingtotheUpper Thomas LOWER THOMASCREEKTRAIL

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Mt. Rose Wilderness From U.S. 395, take State Route 431 (Mount 431 State Route U.S. 395, take From Directions: is north entrance The park’s west. Highway) Rose of U.S. 395 and the intersection located 7 miles from is .5 miles up The south entrance 431. State Route maintenance station using the NDOT the highway, driveway. Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee

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JONES-WHITES CREEK LOOP TRAIL JONES-WHITES CREEK and then the trail follows a road for about .5 miles, entrance, the north park From you can take the trail loop either direction. At the junction, crosses Jones Creek. continuing around to Pond, steeply towards Church’s The left-hand loop climbs — it’s the junction that for Watch Park returns to Galena Trail. Whites Creek the turn right across the creek to make the loop less strenuous, To easy to miss. gradually trail climbs The direction. start the loop trail in a counter-clockwise Wilderness, Mount Rose continuing 1.5 miles to the Whites Canyon, and enters to 8,000 feet with great views. climbing 9.2 miles/1,893 ft. Length/elevation gain: to mountain bikes in the Closed snowshoeing. hiking, Equestrian, Allowed use: Mount Rose Wilderness. Service Forest County/U.S. Washoe Management: Natural Surface type: picnic area and restrooms park’s At the ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Galena Creek Regional Park Trails Park Regional Creek Galena G by Galena Creek, the park has three trails: Bitterbrush Trail, Trail, Bitterbrush trails: has three the park Galena Creek, by the Loop, which leaves Creek and the Jones-Whites Trail Nature National the Humboldt-Toiyabe and continues into park area include a fishing pond, picnic facilities amenities Park Forest. the historic lodge, as the Camp WeChMe as well and restrooms, Visitor Center. Galena Creek and the new Galena Fish Hatchery Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your

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14 Trails — Meadows Truckee 6 Truckee Meadows Trails — 16 Eastern Sierra Region T Incline Bike Paths is immediatelyonthenorth sideofLakeshore. Boulvard. Turn eastonLakeshore: West Entrance Park Route 28towards InclineVillageandLakeshore (Mount Rose Highway) west. Turn southonState Directions: From U.S.395,take State Route 431 beaches toyour right. bike trailheads are located totheleftandbeautiful you continuealongStateRoute 28south,mountain end ofLakeshore Drive intersecting StateRoute 28.If trail passesby lakeshore estatesandendsattheeast Route 28andfollows theshore ofLake Tahoe. The paved trail startsatthe West Entrance Park on State Also known locallyasthe“jogger’s trail,” a2.5-mile Drive. Mays Boulevard, Village Boulevard andCountryClub along Northwood Boulevard, Southwood Boulevard, Regional Transportation bussystem. Trails continue Both sectionsare accessibleviatheTahoe Area Nevada Collegeandthelake onCountryClubDrive. along Lakeshore Drive andasectionbetween Sierra Washoe Countyincludea2.5-milesection of InclineVillage. Thesectionsmanagedby hese pathways windthrough thecommunity

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16 Trails — Meadows Truckee 8 Truckee Meadows Trails — 18 Eastern Sierra Region Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park Trails Trail shuttle. Boulevard. You willseesignsfortheFlume the eastsideofroadbeforeLakeshore Travel Route28toaparkingareaon onState Incline Route 28towards on State Village. 431 (MountRoseHighway)west. Turn south Directions: From U.S. 395, Route takeState Dogs: Yes ADA accessibility: No Route 28. State at shuttle isavailable Tunnel CreekRoadand restrooms, Spoonertrailhead. at water A Amenities: Bikeshop, rangerstation, Surface type: Natural Management: ofNevada State use:Allowed Hiking, mountainbiking Length: 13.75milesone-way Web sitewww.theflumetrail.com. heights: beforewarned. For more, seethe several steepsections, sothoseafraidof spectacular views. above The trailtraverses above theeastshoreofLake Tahoe, affording of theFlume Trail isflat, andsits1,600feet where thefallcolorsarebrilliant. The majority byashortdescenttoMarletteLake,followed At thesummityou’llfindlodgepolepines, thebeginning. gaincomesat main elevation If youstartfromSpoonerLake, thetrail’s FLUME TRAIL

Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County State Route 28,State southofIncline Village. Memorial Point Rest Area. on Botharelocated Directions: Park SandHarborState or Beginat Dogs: No ADA accessibility: No Memorial Point Amenities: SandHarborand Restroomsat Surface type: Natural Management: ofNevada State use:Allowed Hiking gain:Length/elevation .7miles/100ft. trail toitsrockyshoreline. Park,State offersviewsofLake Tahoe anda Memorial Point, 1milenorthofSandHarbor MEMORIAL POINTTRAIL Park. Park neartheoldPonderosa Route28. RanchalongState Directions: The trailheadis1.8milesnorthofSandHarborState Dogs: Yes ADA accessibility: No Amenities: None Surface type: Natural Management: ofNevada State use:Allowed Equestrian, hiking, mountainbiking gain:Length/elevation 3.3miles/1,700ft. and theFlume Trail. to theRedHouseFlume Trail, HobartReservoir, Tahoe Rim Trail the hike. This trailaccessesthe Twin Lakesarea, andconnects Tunnel theendof isvisibleat Creekisnamedforthetunnelthat TUNNEL CREEKROAD Truckee Meadows Trails —

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Mount Houghton NEV. MOUNT ROSE TRAIL ft. 4.6 miles one-way/1,930 Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Service Forest U.S. Management: Natural Surface type: trailhead restrooms, parking, Interpretive panels, Amenities: No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: take State Route 431 (Mount 395, U.S. From Directions: west about 16 miles until you Travel Rose Highway) west. your right. in the lot on Park reach the Mount Rose summit. The trail begins behind the restrooms.

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t Tahoe Meadows near the Mount Rose summit, find the summit, find Rose near the Mount Meadows t Tahoe boulders, among granite which winds Trail, Interpretive loop is ADA-accessible. entire The pines and firs. towering Tahoe Meadows Trails Meadows Tahoe A There are also the Meadow Loop Trails, a series of three loop of three a series Loop Trails, also the Meadow are There a lush alpine through wander the chance to offering visitors trails protect To surface trails. and natural on both boardwalk meadow trails. on exitsting please stay environment, meadow the fragile (see Trail Rim point for the Tahoe also is an access The meadow (see page 8). Trail Creek page 22) and the Ophir summit of Mount Rose southwest is .5 miles Trailhead Directions: trailhead Look for the Highway). (Mount Rose 431 on State Route side of the road. sign on the south entrance Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your

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Meadow Grade Big Kingsbury 431 Summit Spooner Meadows Tahoe Grade Summit Spooner NEV. 50 road. entrance signonthesouthsideof State Route 431. Lookforthetrailhead miles southwest ofthesummiton Rose Highway). Thetrailhead is.5 head west onStateRoute 431 (Mount at Tahoe Meadows, from U.S.395, Directions: To reach theaccesspoint www.tahoerimtrail.org. Web site the access point.For allaccesspoints, see Rose Highway isapopularNevada points: Tahoe Meadows offMount Crest Trail. Thetrail hasmany access of trail thatoverlap withthePacific Nevada StatePark, andonsections areas, thesectionwithinLake Tahoe- the exception ofthewilderness biking isallowed onthetrail with portions ofthetrail. Mountain

Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No Meadows) Amenities: Interpretivepanels, restrooms(Tahoe Surface type: Natural information. www.tahoerimtrail.org forspecificaccessanduse (some sections), snowshoeing. Seethe Web site use:Allowed Equestrian, hiking, mountainbiking Length: 164.8miles TAHOE RIMTRAIL T Ballardini RanchTrail Dogs: Yes, onleash Surface type: Natural gain:Length/elevation 2.1miles/450ft. Management: U.S. Forest Service Trail withtheUpper Whites Creek Trail. The trailconnectstheUpper Thomas Creek DRY PONDTRAIL season thetrailsare hotanddry. is notavailableatthetrailheadandduringsummer the Renoskylineandspringtimeflowerblooms.Water his trailheadoffers twolooptrailswithstunningviewsof s Creek Upper Truckee Meadows Trails — Bellhaven Roadcontinuestraight totrailhead. Tree Lane. AttheintersectionofLoneTree Laneand for approximately rightonLone 1.2milesandturn Lakeside Drive.Continuesouth onLakesideDrive Directions: From S.McCarranBlvdtravelwestto Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility:No Amenities: Picnicshelter, parking,restrooms, trailhead Surface Type: Natural Management: Washoe County Allowed use:Hiking,mountainbiking Length: 2.3miles BALLARDINI RANCHTRAIL Wilderne Mt. Rose

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Mt. Rose Wilderne BALLARDINI RANCH TRAIL BALLARDINI Length: 2.3 miles mountain biking Allowed use: Hiking, County Management: Washoe Natural Surface Type: trailhead parking, restrooms, Amenities: Picnic shelter, ADA accessibility: No on leash Dogs: Yes, S. McCarran Blvd travel west to From Directions: Lakeside Drive Lakeside Drive. Continue south on 1.2 miles and turn right on Lone for approximately Lane and Lane. At the intersection of Lone Tree Tree trailhead. Bellhaven Road continue straight to Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee Upper Creek ssss

his trailhead offers two loop trails with stunning views of stunning views two loop trails with offers his trailhead Water flower blooms. skyline and springtime the Reno the trailhead and during the summer is not available at dry. hot and season the trails are DRY POND TRAIL DRY Thomas Creek The trail connects the Upper Trail. Whites Creek with the Upper Trail Service Forest U.S. Management: 2.1 miles/450 ft. Length/elevation gain: Natural Surface type: on leash Yes, Dogs:

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EVANS CANYON TRAIL CANYON EVANS The trail connects from McCarran Boulevard to the Loop Keystone Canyon trail systems. and Peavine opportunities exist for both hiking and mountain biking. so bring your own. no water on the trail, There’s 3.1 miles/200 ft. Length/elevation gain: mountain biking Hiking, Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Virginia St. Virginia Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Evans Canyon Trail

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24 Trails — Meadows Truckee 6 Truckee Meadows Trails — 26 Peavine/Northwest Region Truc Peavine Non-MotorizedTrails Dogs:Dogs: Yes,Yes, onleash onleash ADA accessibility:ADA accessibility: No No trailhead Amenities: Kiosk, parking, Surface type: Natural Management: U.S.Forest Service biking use:Allowed Hiking, mountain 1,100 ft. gain:Length/elevation 5.5miles/ Keystone trailheads. opportunities fromeitherofthe trail makes8-or12-mileloop ofPoeville);historic town the Trail (onceatollroadtothe to theexistingKeystoneCanyon of KeystoneCanyon. Itconnects south trendingridgejustwest contours aprominentnorth- Keystone trailheadandthen The trailclimbs fromthe West HALO TRAIL kee Meadows Trails —

Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County Dogs:Dogs: Yes,Yes, onleash onleash ADA accessibility:ADA accessibility: No No Surface type:Surface type: Natural Natural Management:Management:County County Washoe Washoe use: use:Allowed Allowed Hiking, Hiking, mountainbiking mountainbiking gain: gain:Length/elevation Length/elevation 1.4miles/310ft. 1.4miles/310ft. East Keystone Trail Systemfornumerousloopopportunities. The trailconnectsRanchoSanRafaelRegionalPark tothe RANCHO CONNECTOR Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No Amenities: Parking, restroom, trailhead Surface type: Natural Management: Washoe County/U.S. Forest Service non-motorized (easternareaoftrail) use:Allowed Hiking, mountainbiking, Length: 1.8miles Peavine area. There isasignificanttrailnetworkthroughoutthe riders.challenging sectionsforintermediate is non-motorized. The trailhassome mountain bikers. The EastKeystone Trailhead This northwestRenotrailispopularwith KEYSTONE CANYON TRAIL Truckee Meadows Trails —

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Trail Arboretum Virginia St. Virginia Dogs: No ADA accessibility: Insomeareas Surface type: Gravel/paved Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Hiking gain:Length/elevation 1.2miles/flat paths.as youstrollalongthelandscaped including Honey’s Garden. Take yourtime throughout thearboretumgrounds, wander that This isaseriesofpathways ARBORETUM TRAILS Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No Surface type: Natural Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Hiking gain:Length/elevation .7mile/flat monument andNature Trail underpass tunneltotheBasque Regional Park throughtheMcCarran This trailconnectsRanchoSanRafael EVANS CREEKTRAIL Truckee Meadows Trails —

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NATURE TRAIL NATURE easy-to-moderate interpretive This established, Regional within Rancho San Rafael loop trail lies and north of the main park area, park north of main Access it from the McCarran Boulevard. Long- Trail. way of the Evans Creek park area by eared and greathorned owls often are seen along this trail.along this trail. 1.1 mile/flat 1.1 mile/flat Length/elevationLength/elevation gain: gain: no bikes no bikes Hiking, Hiking, AllowedAllowed use: use: Washoe Washoe County County Management: Management: Natural Natural Surface type: Surface type: No No ADA accessibility: ADA accessibility: on leash on leash Yes, Yes, Dogs: Dogs: Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee SOUTH PARK LOOP TRAIL SOUTH PARK This trail connects the park pavillions to making a loop May Museum, Wilbur D. the along the lower pasture. 1.1 mile/flat Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Gravel/concrete Surface type: In some areas ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: PASTURE LOOP TRAIL PASTURE This trail makes a full loop around the pasture. are not allowed on the concrete section of Pets this trail. 1.4 mile loop/flat Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Gravel/concrete Surface type: No ADA accessibility: No Dogs: Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your

28 Trails — Meadows Truckee 0 Truckee Meadows Trails — 30 Peavine/Northwest Region there, itis.25milestogravel parkinglot. the endofpavement, turnnorthonthegravel road. From northwest ontoMilitaryRoad. Turn eastonLear Boulevard. At Directions: From U.S.395inReno, exit atLemmonDrive. Turn trails alsoare available tothelake shore. Boardwalks take visitors throughout thewetlands area. Hiking N Swan Lake Nature Study Area Trail unusually diverse populationofbirds, includingswans. Bird Area, Swan Lake Nature StudyArea features an ationally recognized anddesignatedasanImportant

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Rd. Military Dogs: No accessibility:ADA Yes classroom, restroom Amenities: Interpretivekioskandpanels, picnicfacilities, outdoor Surface type: Boardwalk, natural Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Hiking Length/elevation: 600-ft. boardwalk/flat SWAN LAKENATURE STUDY AREATRAIL Airport Stead Reno NEV. Bravo Ave. Area Nature Study Swan Lake Lake Swan Truckee Meadows Trails —

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Hidden Valley Trails ...... 35

Huffaker Hills, Washoe County Trails ...... 36-37

Huffaker Park Lookout Trail ...... 38

Jumbo Grade Trail ...... 39

Mira Loma Urban Trail ...... 40

South Meadows Trails ...... 41

Virginia Lake Loop Trail ...... 42

Washoe Lake State Park Trails ...... 43-44

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County south oftheNeilRoad roundabout. another entrance atthesouthendofKietzke Lane, directly Estates Circle, thenturnnorthonYoakam Lane. There is in Reno, turnwest onHuffaker Lane. Turn northonCountry Directions totheAnderson Park: From SouthVirginia Street park. on Bartley Ranch Road. Cross thecovered bridge toenterthe travel southonLakeside approximately .5miles. Turn east intersection ofsouthMcCarran Boulevard andLakeside Drive, Directions toBartley Ranch Regional Park: From the parking, picnicshelters withtables, andrestrooms. in theadjacentAnderson Park. Park amenitiesalsoinclude Flume, QuailRun andRanch Loop.Afourthtrail islocated Huffaker School.The117-acre parkincludesthree trails: Western HeritageInterpretive Centerandtherestored Historic B Anderson Park Trails Regional Park and Bartley Ranch arena, theRobert Z.Hawkins Amphitheater, the a regulation-size equestrianarena andwarm-up artley Ranch Regional Park offers scenicpastureland, Truckee Meadows Trails —

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RANCH LOOP TRAIL Many people connect this The trail borders Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Trail. Anderson Park trail with the adjacent 1.5 miles/flat Length/elevation gain: equestrian hiking, Bicycling, Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Aggregate gravel Surface type: No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee nerson ar

Ranch Loop Trail Del Monte Ln. Monte Del QUAIL RUNQUAIL TRAIL near the Historic Huffaker The trail begins to the parallel School and travels south, road of Bartley Ranch main entrance Interpretive panels discuss Regional Park. history. fauna and local ranching flora, ft. .4 mile/140 Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Aggregate gravel Surface type: No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Bartley eonal ar

Lakeside Dr. Bartley Ranch Rd. Flume Trail Quail Run Nature Trail FLUME TRAIL FLUME near the Robert Z. The trail begins Amphitheater and continues Hawkins wateralong the old flume line of the is narrow the trail Last Chance Ditch. Access is places. and rocky in some Trail. Run from the Quail .2 mile/flat Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your

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ar eonal Bartley Directions: 24 Seepage Dogs: Yes, onleash accessibility:ADA Yes open turfareas Amenities: Barbecues, benches, parking, coveredpicnictablesand gravel Surface: Aggregate Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Bicycling, hiking, equestrian gain:Length/elevation 2miles/flat Park, andincludes onDelMonteLane. acrosswalk The trailconnectstotheRanchLoop Trail inBartleyRanchRegional ANDERSON PARK TRAIL

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County 35 Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows Region 35 NEV. Highland Loop Trail Perimeter Loop Trail Inner Loop Trail Length/elevation gain: 1.3 mile loop/flat Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: picnic area. Parking, Amenities: restroom playground, No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: MIA VISTA SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK MIA VISTA LOOP TRAIL Mia Vista South Park Loop Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your Parkway Dr.

Mia Vista Dr. Vista Mia INNER LOOP TRAIL Length/elevation gain: 1 mile loop/flat Length/elevation gain: Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: Link Horse trailer parking, Amenities: picnic area, parking, Piazzo Dog Park, restrooms No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee PERIMETER LOOP TRAIL 2.4 Length/elevation gain: mile loop/flat Hiking Allowed use: Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: Horse trailer Amenities: Link Piazzo Dog parking, picnic area, parking, Park, restrooms No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs:

ind these four trails — which offer views of Hidden Valley, Valley, of Hidden views — which offer four trails ind these is which Park, Regional Valley Sparks — in Hidden and Reno and hikers. dog walkers popular with

Length/elevation gain: 2.2 Length/elevation gain: mile loop/steep in sections Bicycling, Allowed use: hiking equestrian, Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: Horse trailer Amenities: Link Piazzo Dog parking, picnic area, parking, Park, restrooms No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: HIGHLAND LOOP TRAIL

There are two park entrances. The main (north) park main (north) park The entrances. park two are There Directions: Boulevard McCarran east From Reno. Drive, is 4740 Parkway address Drive south on Parkway Drive, turn east on Pembroke in Reno, (south) The Mia Vista Park. Regional to Hidden Valley and follow turning east Boulevard, east McCarran from can be reached entrance and east on Drive Hidden Valley south on West Loma Drive, on Mira Mia Vista Drive.

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County T Huffaker HillsTrails water tank. 1 miletothetrailhead onyour rightnearthelarge street eastofLongley Lane).Turn southandfollow for travel eastonMcCarran toAlexander Lake Road (one of southVirginia Street andsouthMcCarran Boulevard, Directions: To gettothetrailhead, from theintersection maintained by thecityofReno. (Seepage38.) are separate from theHuffaker Park Lookout Trail facilities, atrailhead andarestroom. Thesetrails Meadows. Trailhead amenitiesincludeparking,picnic Twin Peaks offeringpanoramic views oftheTruckee Loop andLakeview Loop—plusatrail to Washoe County, has two looptrails —Western he Huffaker Hillsopenspace, managedby Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No Surface type: Natural Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Hiking, mountainbiking gain:Length/elevation .7miles/190ft. LAKEVIEW LOOPTRAIL Truckee Meadows Trails —

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Beckwith violet (Viola beckwithii TWIN PEAKS TRAIL WESTERN LOOP TRAIL ) Access from the Lakeview Loop Trail Length/elevation gain: 1.4 miles/265 ft. Early spring brings the Beckwith Length/elevation gain: .25 mile/200 ft. Allowed use: Hiking, mountain biking violet to the Huffaker Hills area. Allowed use: Hiking, mountain biking Management: Washoe County Management: Washoe County Surface type: Natural Surface type: Natural, rocky ADA accessibility: No ADA accessibility: No Dogs: Yes, on leash Dogs: Yes, on leash

36 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 37 Huffaker Park Lookout Trail he trail inside Huffaker Park wraps around a pair of hills offering a view of the Truckee Meadows. Visitors can hike Ta .75-mile or a 1.6-mile loop, as well as short laterals to NEV. high points atop the north and south hills. Directions: From South Virginia Street, follow Longley Lane northeast. Turn east on East Huffaker Lane at the signal light. Huffaker Park The park is on the right, at 1160 E. Huffaker Lane, Reno.

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38 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 39 Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows Region 39 To Carson City To Virginia City Jumbo Grade Trailhead NEV. Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your

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395 Eastlake Blvd. To Little Washoe Lake Washoe Lake Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee JUMBO GRADE TRAIL 10 miles /945 ft. Length/elevation gain: biking, mountain equestrian, Hiking, Allowed use: off-highway vehicles Washoe County Management: Natural Surface type: restroom trailhead, trailer parking, Parking, Amenities: No ADA accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs:

his Washoe Valley trail connects to Bureau of connects to Bureau trail Valley his Washoe is managed for land, and Land Management and roads use on existing vehicle off-highway

trails. Visitors can expect to find multiple users on the on the to find multiple users expect can Visitors trails. of stunning views all enjoying and trails, same roads of “spider web” and Slide Mountain. A Valley Washoe the trailhead out from spread trails vehicle off-highway also can reach Visitors area. Lake to the Little Washoe trails. and roads City on existing City and Carson Virginia of U.S. 395 and the intersection From Directions: Valley, at the north end of Washoe Boulevard Eastlake for 3.9 miles to Jumbo Grade on Eastlake south travel for 1.1 miles and follow Grade east on Jumbo Turn Road. to the trailhead.

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38 Trails — Meadows Truckee 0 Truckee Meadows Trails — 40 Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows Region T Mira Loma UrbanTrail Loma Drive. Access parking lotfrom Mira LomaDrive. Reno, atthecornerofSouthMcCarran Boulevard andMira Directions: Mira LomaPark isat3000 S.McCarran Blvd., REN0 slough, withitscattailsandsmallflocksofblackbirds. features “fitnessclusters.” Alsoenjoy aview ofthe he trail alongtheboundariesofMira LomaPark

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County Urban Trail Mira Loma NEV. Dogs: Yes, onleash accessibility:ADA Yes Amenities: Ballfields, picnicand playgroundareas, andrestrooms Surface type: Paved Management: CityofReno use:Allowed Bicycling, hiking gain:Length/elevation 1.2miles/19ft. MIRA LOMAURBANTRAIL Truckee Meadows Trails —

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SOUTH MEADOWS TRAILS Length/elevation gain: 5 miles/60 ft. Bicycling, Allowed use: hiking City of Reno Management: Paved Surface type: Parking, Amenities: trailhead restroom, ADA Yes accessibility: on leash Yes, Dogs: Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee Drive; and Horizon Drive; 9675 Wilbur Park, View Parkway. May Horizon View Park Center Creek Park

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40 Trails — Meadows Truckee 2 Truckee Meadows Trails — 42 Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows Region T Virginia Lake LoopTrail The parkisat1980Lakeside Drive, Reno. Drive inReno, travel southonLakeside Drive toVirginia Lake. Directions: From theintersection ofPlumbLaneandLakeside fitness course.

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W. Grove St. Virginia St. Virginia Dogs: Yes, onleash accessibility:ADA Yes playground areas, restrooms, trailhead Amenities: Off-leashdogarea, parking, picnicand Surface type: Paved, natural Management: CityofReno use:Allowed Hiking gain:Length/elevation 1mile/24ft. VIRGINIA LAKELOOPTRAIL Truckee Meadows Trails —

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Washoe Lake Washoe Park State 395 Truckee Meadows Trails — Meadows Truckee EQUESTRIAN TRAILS Washoe These trails continue throughout There is a park fee. NOTE: Lake State Park. 15 miles/flat Length/elevation gain: hiking Equestrian, Allowed use: State of Nevada Management: Natural Surface type: station, dump Camping, Amenities: parking, hitching posts, equestrian arena, trailhead trailer parking, restrooms, ADA Yes accessibility: Yes Dogs:

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A trailhead is on Eastlake Boulevard, or access or A trailhead is on Eastlake Boulevard, Visitor Center. Lake State Park Washoe trail from 2.3 miles one way Length: mountain hiking, Equestrian, Allowed use: biking State of Nevada Management: Natural Surface type: state park facilities Trailhead, Amenities: available for a fee No ADA accessibility: Yes Dogs: DEADMAN’S CREEK TRAIL Washoe Lake State Park Trails Park State Lake Washoe W Washoe Lake Trail and 15 miles of equestrian trails. equestrian trails. and 15 miles of Trail Lake Washoe From equestrian trails: and the Trail Creek to Deadman’s Directions of on the south end Boulevard and Eastlake of U.S. 395 the intersection for Boulevard Eastlake east on travel Valley, in Washoe Lake Washoe on the right. entrance 2.1 miles to the trailhead of the intersection From Trail: Lake to the Little Washoe Directions Valley, Washoe on the north end of Boulevard U.S. 395 and Eastlake is on the right. entrance The park on Eastlake. south travel Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe Your

42 Trails — Meadows Truckee 4 Truckee Meadows Trails — 44 Virginia Range/Truckee Meadows Region Washoe Lake State Park Trails Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No parkentrance. the state Amenities:Amenities: Parking, Parking, restroom, restroom, trailhead. trailhead. A feeischargedat A feeischargedat Surface type: Natural, sandy Management: ofNevada State use:Allowed Hiking gain:Length/elevation 1.33milesround-trip/flat The trailbordersLittle Washoe Lake. LITTLE WASHOE LAKETRAIL

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Golden Eagle Regional Park Trails ...... 46-47

Paradise Park Trail ...... 48

Sparks Marina Loop Trail...... 49

Sun Valley Regional Park Trails ...... 50-51

Sugarloaf Trail ...... 52

44 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 45 6 Truckee Meadows Trails — 46 Pah Rah/Sparks Region north endofthepark. the park.Thetrailhead fortheVistaCampelloLoopisatbaseballfields southeast tothetrailhead. Trailhead at4151 HansBerryRoad atthesouthendof Interpretive Trail, take HomerunDrive southtoHansBerryRoad andcontinue Golden EagleRegional Park isat6400VistaBlvd., Sparks. To gettothePah Rah north onVistafor7.5miles. Turn southoffVistaatGoldenEagleRegional Park. Directions: From Reno, take Interstate 80easttoExit21 (VistaBoulevard). Head City ofSparks. Trail managedby Washoe County, andtheVista-CampelloLoopmanagedby the with artificialturf.Inaddition,theparkhastwo trails, thePah Rah Interpretive G Golden Eagle Regional Park Trails and other openareas. in the Pah RahRange Find these red blooms ( Indian paintbrush Castilleja chromosa Castilleja baseball/softball andthree multi-purposefootball/soccerfields, allcovered 140-acre sportscomplex thatincludessixsoftball,two baseball,two youth olden EagleRegional Park, managedby theCityofSparks, ishometoa )

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Ha ns B er ry R d . Dogs: Yes, onleash accessibility:ADA Yes restroom classroom, parking(busandstandardvehicle), Amenities: Interpretivekioskandpanels, outdoor Surface type: Paved Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Bicycling, hiking gain:Length/elevation .5mileloop/flat openspace. Management range. The trailaccessesBureauofLand ofthePah history Rah American andnatural RegionalPark Eagle highlightstheNative looptrailinsideGolden This interpretivenature PAH RAHINTERPRETIVETRAIL Trail Interpretive Pah Rah Restrooms Parking lot Trail Loop Campello To Vista Truckee Meadows Trails —

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VISTA–CAMPELLO LOOP TRAIL Access the trail near the entrance to Golden Eagle Regional Park and head north. The trail offers a look at a variety of trees, shrubs and native Vista/ plants. Many birds, cottontail rabbits and even an occasional coyote call Campello this trail home. Loop Length/elevation gain: 3-mile loop/flat Trail Allowed use: Bicycling, hiking Management: City of Sparks Surface type: Concrete, Amenities: Parking, restroom (summer only), trailhead (at baseball fields SPARKS on the north end of Golden Eagle Regional Park) Golden ADA accessibility: Yes Eagle Vista Blvd. Dogs: Yes, on leash Regional Park

46 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 47 8 Truckee Meadows Trails — 48 Pah Rah/Sparks Region T Paradise Park Trail parking lotfromElRanchoDrive. Oddie BoulevardandElRanchoDrive.Accessthe 2745 ElementaryDrive,Reno,onthecornerof SPARKS Directions: Teglia’sParadiseParkisat northeast Reno circles fourponds. he trail insideTeglia’s Paradise Park in

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48 Trails — Meadows Truckee 0 Truckee Meadows Trails — 50 Pah Rah/Sparks Region T Sun Valley Regional Park Trails road .75milestothetrailhead. Sidehill Drive) andfollow the park entrance (theparkisat5905 Elementary School.TurnElementary School.Turn west west atthe atthe DriveDrive untilitdead-endsatEstherBennett untilitdead-endsatEstherBennett westwest onSeventh onSeventh Avenue, Avenue, thennorthonSidehill thennorthonSidehill becomes SunValleybecomes SunValley Boulevard, Boulevard, for2.5miles. for2.5miles. Turn Turn Valley).Valley). HeadnorthonClearAcre HeadnorthonClearAcre Lane, Lane, which which Directions: From U.S.395,take Exit 70B (ClearAcre-Sun Park at115 W. SixthAve. Valley, andisseparate from thenearby SunValley Community Sun Valley Regional Park isat5905 SidehillDrive inSun rock outcroppings. Trail isa.5milefamily-friendlypaththatmeanders through interpretive information,restrooms andpicnicareas. SunRock mountain biking,snowshoeing andequestrianuse, aswell as the Truckee Meadows. Theparkincludestrails forhiking, see abundantwildlife, rock outcroppings andviews of Management publicopenspace, where visitors can gateway tohundreds ofacres ofBureau ofLand he 343-acre SunValley Regional Park serves asa

Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No panels, equestrianandbusparking, restroom, trailhead Amenities: Coveredpicnicareas, interpretivekioskand Surface type: Natural Management:County Washoe Chimney Road. at use:Allowed Bicycling, equestrian, hiking. Motorizedaccess Length: Numeroustrailsincluding a.5mileloop SUN VALLEY REGIONALPARK TRAILS Truckee Meadows Trails —

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T Sugarloaf right onParadise View Drive. Trail theendof cul-de-sac. at begins 10 milestorightturnonHorizon View Ave, justpastCalledelaPlata. Turn (H-445) inSparks, northonPyramid travel Way approximately (highway) Directions: 80andPyramid. FromtheintersectionofInterstate Way views oftheSpanishSpringsarea. the climbtotopofSugarloafPeak. stunning This peakoffers 2milestobegin approximately for ground flat he trailtraverses

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No Amenities: Trail Signage Surface type: Natural Management: Washoe County use:Allowed Hiking, equestrian Length: 2.65-mileonewaythe topofthePeak SUGARLOAF TRAIL Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No panels, equestrianandbusparking, restroom, trailhead Amenities: Coveredpicnicareas, interpretivekioskand Surface type: Natural Management:County Washoe Chimney Road. at use:Allowed Bicycling, equestrian, hiking. Motorizedaccess Length: Numeroustrailsincluding a.5mileloop SUN VALLEY REGIONALPARK TRAILS 5 Truckee Meadows Trails —

Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County 53 Sugarloaf Trails Truckee he trail traverses flat ground for approximately 2 miles to begin the climb to the top of Sugarloaf Peak. This peak offers stunning River Tviews of the Spanish Springs area. Region Directions: From the intersection of Interstate 80 and Pyramid. Way (H-445) in Sparks, travel north on Pyramid Way (highway) approximately 10 miles to right turn on Horizon View Ave, just past Calle de la Plata. Turn Crystal Peak Nature Trail ...... 54-55 right on Paradise View Drive. Trail begins at the end of the cul-de-sac.5 Hunter Creek Trail ...... 56

SUGARLOAF TRAIL Lockwood Trails ...... 57 Length: 2.65- mile one way the the top of the Peak Oxbow Nature Study Area ...... 58 AllowedSUN use: VALLEY Hiking, REGIONAL equestrian PARK TRAILS Pah Rah/Sparks Region Rah/Sparks Pah Management:Length: Numerous Washoe trails including County a .5 mile loop Allowed use: Bicycling, equestrian, hiking. Motorized access Tom Cooke Trail ...... 59 Surfaceat Chimney type: Road. Natural Management: Washoe County Amenities:Surface type: Trail Natural Signage Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway ...... 60-61 Amenities: Covered picnic areas, interpretive kiosk and ADA accessibility:panels, equestrian and No bus parking, restroom, trailhead ADA accessibility: No Dogs:Dogs: Yes, Yes, on on leashleash e

5 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 53 4 Truckee Meadows Trails — 54 Truckee River Region Crystal Peak Nature Trail T for signstoCrystal Peak Park. on OldHighway 40(Business80).Look Reno, take theVerdi exit andtravel west Directions: From Interstate 80west or nearby. for thecrystallized goldquartzfound town inwestern Nevada, was named settlement reputed tobetherowdiest near thesiteofa19th-centuryrailroad views oftheSierra Nevada. Thepark, Dogs: No ADA accessibility: No trailhead picnic siteswithbarbecues, parking, restroom, Amenities: Fishing, horseshoes, individual Surface type: Natural Management:County Washoe use:Allowed Hiking gain:Length/elevation 1.3miles/flat CRYSTAL PEAKNATURE TRAIL within theparkandscenic offers accesstopopularfishing he trail withinCrystal Peak Park

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54 Trails — Meadows Truckee 6 Truckee Meadows Trails — 56 Truckee River Region T Hunter Creek Trail the MichaelD.ThompsonTrailhead. on Plateau1miletoWoodchuck Court.Turn west andfollow to miles toPlateauRoad (onthesouthsideofMayberry). Travel Mayberry Drive. Turn west onMayberry andfollow about1.3 McCarran Boulevard inReno, travel southonMcCarran to Directions: From theintersection ofwest Fourth Street and Equestrian users, beware ofthenarrow andsteepsections. small children, butfortheexperienced hiker. to drop-offs andawaterfall. Thetrail isnotsuitablefor his trail issteepandrocky, withnarrow sectionsleading

Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County 80 Dogs: Yes, onleash ADA accessibility: No information, parking, picnic, restroom, trailhead Amenities: Equestrianparking, interpretive Surface type: Natural, rocky Management: Washoe County/U.S. Forest Service use:Allowed Equestrian, hiking gain:Length/elevation 5milesround-trip/1,410ft. HUNTER CREEKTRAIL

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County 57 Lockwood Trails his trail system includes the Lockwood Loop and the Interpretive Trail, and runs along the Truckee TRiver near the community of Lockwood. Trails provide access to the Truckee River, picnic areas and a small non-motorized boat launch. Truckee River Region Directions: From Interstate 80, 5 miles east of Sparks, take Exit 22 at Lockwood. The trailhead is west of the bridge.

80 Canyon Rd. Interpretive Trail Lockwood Loop LOCKWOOD LOOP TRAIL INTERPRETIVE TRAIL Length/elevation gain: .8 miles/flat Length/elevation gain: .4 miles/flat Allowed use: Hiking Allowed use: Hiking Management: Washoe County Management: Washoe County Surface type: Natural Surface type: Natural Amenities: Parking, picnic area, Amenities: Parking, picnic area, restroom, trailhead restroom, trailhead NEV. Truckee River ADA accessibility: No ADA accessibility: No Dogs: Yes, on leash Dogs: Yes, on leash

56 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 57 8 Truckee Meadows Trails — 58 Truckee River Region

Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County Oxbow Nature Study Area Trail F 3100 Dickerson Road, Reno. (Second Street becomesDickerson Road.) Oxbow Nature StudyArea isat in Reno, travel west onSecondStreet totheendofpavement. Directions: From theintersection ofSecondStreet andKeystone Avenue species. Thetrail hasmultipleaccesspointstotheTruckee River. Area Study Nature Oxbow several typesofducks, snakes, lizards, muskrats andothernative deer, wildrabbits, beaver, goldeneagles, hawks, falcons, quail, rom thetrail insideOxbow Nature StudyArea, visitors may see

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County 59 Tom Cooke Trail his trail begins at Mayberry Park and follows the Truckee River Bike Path for .3 miles west to the bridge near the Patagonia outlet. TOM COOKE TRAIL Length: .6 miles one way There are several old roads and single-track trails in this area. T Allowed use: Hiking, mountain biking Construction of the Tom Cooke Trail was led by the Truckee Meadows Management: City of Reno Trails Association. Have fun and stay on existing roads and trails. Surface type: Natural Truckee River Region Amenities: Parking, restroom at Directions: From the intersection of west Fourth Street and McCarran Washoe County’s Mayberry Park, Boulevard in Reno, travel west on Fourth Street to Woodland Avenue (on trailhead the south side of Fourth Street). Travel south on Woodland to the Truckee ADA accessibility: No Dogs: Yes, on leash River and Mayberry Park.

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58 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 59 0 Truckee Meadows Trails — 60 Truckee River Region T Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway www.tpbikeway.org. Bikeway, visittheWeb site points totheTahoe-Pyramid Directions: To seemultipleaccess the Web sitewww.tpbikeway.org. For additionalsectionsandmap,see Park, 1515 S.Rock Blvd. inSparks. Arlington Avenue inReno; andRock Wingfield Park, First Street and and theTruckee River inReno; Dorostkar Park onMayberry Drive Highway 40(seepages52-52); include Crystal Peak Park onOld points intheTruckee Meadows than 2,000feetin116 miles. Access when completed,willdescendmore Pyramid Lake. Theentire route, Lake Tahoe toitsdesertterminus, or by bicycle from itssource at the Truckee River by foot will allow users tofollow he Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway

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Your guide totrailsinReno,SparksandWashoe County 61 TAHOE-PYRAMID BIKEWAY Length/elevation gain: Various segments are built; when completed the entire route will be 116 miles/2,000 ft. Allowed use: Bicycling, hiking Management: Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway Surface type: Variable, from paved to gravel Truckee River Region Amenities: Park facilities along the route include interpretive stations, parking and restrooms ADA accessibility: See Web site www.tpbikeway.org Dogs: Yes, on leash

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60 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 61 his guide provides information about individual trail uses and regulations that will Thelp you prepare for your next adventure. ◆ All trails listed in this guide are open year-round. ◆ Make sure you bring sufficient water and snacks. ◆ Dress appropriately. Keep in mind that in Nevada, the weather changes rapidly, sometimes without warning. Bring “layers” of clothing. Proper shoes are important. ◆ Let someone know where you are going, and when you are expected back. ◆ Pack a simple first-aid kit. ◆ Stay within the limits of your ability and let common sense be your guide before and during your adventure.

62 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 63 Leave no trace: Trail etiquette

very trail user has the responsibility to keep trails safe and enjoyable for all, Eand to protect our natural resources. Here are a few rules of the road.

◆ Keep an eye and an ear out for others on the trail. ◆ Cyclists yield to hikers, hikers and cyclists yield to horses. ◆ Always travel at a safe, controlled speed and alert other users as you approach from behind. ◆ Never approach or harass wildlife or domestic animals you may meet along the way. ◆ Keep pets on leashes and under control. ◆ Staying on the marked trail is an enormous help to the environment. Do not cut switchbacks or use other shortcuts. ◆ Leave the flowers and plants for others to enjoy. PLEASE HELP PRESERVE THESE TRAILS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

62 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County 63 Are you bear aware? Snake safety

When people are irresponsible with their food and garbage, bears can wind up in trouble. Nevada is home to five snake species that can Bears naturally fear humans, but if they have access to human food sources they may become be dangerous to people and pets. The most habituated, lose their fear of humans and become aggressive. common in Northern Nevada is the Great Basin Rattlesnake. Most rattlesnakes in Nevada are PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES TO KEEP YOU 1½ to 4 feet long and have broad, triangular shaped heads. AND NEVADA BEARS OUT OF HARM’S WAY. The best way to avoid trouble with venomous ◆ When hiking, make noise snakes is to be aware of your surroundings and ◆ Keep a clean camp or picnic area observe some safety rules. ◆ Use bear-proof storage containers and keep food cleaned up ◆ Never approach or feed a bear ◆ Avoid disturbing, removing or killing snakes. ◆ Keep a close watch on children Most bites result from deliberate harassment of ◆ Clean barbecue grills after use reptiles. ◆ Never store food in your tent ◆ Learn how to identify venomous reptiles. ◆ Do not leave food outside or on picnic tables ◆ Use caution when hiking. Wear long pants, hiking boots and bring a walking stick. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I ENCOUNTER A BEAR? ◆ Determine safety from a distance before Although black bears rarely attack, they are powerful animals capable of injuring placing hands or feet atop or among rocks or or killing humans. To date, no fatal or even serious bear attacks have been reported crevices. Do not enter abandoned dwellings, in Nevada. The steps below may be helpful if you encounter a bear. caves or mines. ◆ After a hike, check under your car on hot ◆ Give a bear plenty of room to pass days in case a reptile is seeking shade. ◆ If a bear approaches you – don’t run! Back away slowly, facing the bear. Remember, you cannot outrun a bear. ◆ Keep a close watch on children and teach ◆ Make yourself look bigger by waving your arms and yelling. them not to play with any ◆ Pick up children. snakes they find. ◆ Warning signs of a dangerous bear or impending attack include a steady glare, ◆ Keep pets on a leash. ears laid back, smacking of the jaws and stomping of the front feet. Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

64 Truckee Meadows Trails — Your guide to trails in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County Index

Anderson Park Trail ...... 34 Interpretive Trail (Lockwood) ...... 57 Quail Run Trail ...... 33 Arboretum Trails ...... 28 Jones-Whites Creek Loop Trail ...... 13 Ranch Loop Trail...... 33 Ballardini Ranch Trail ...... 23 Jumbo Grade Trail ...... 39 Rancho Connector ...... 26 Bitterbrush Trail ...... 14 Keystone Canyon Trail ...... 26 Slide Mountain Trail ...... 20 Brown’s Creek Trail ...... 11 Lakeview Loop Trail ...... 36 South Meadows Trails ...... 41 Crystal Peak Nature Trail ...... 54 Little Washoe Lake Trail ...... 44 South Park Loop Trail ...... 29 Deadman’s Creek Trail ...... 43 Lockwood Loop Trail ...... 57 Sparks Marina Loop Trail ...... 49 Discovery Trail ...... 8 Meadow Loop Trails ...... 21 Sun Valley Regional Park Trails ...... 50-51 Dry Pond Trail ...... 9 Memorial Point Trail ...... 18 Evans Canyon Trail ...... 25 Mia Vista South Park Loop Trail Sugarloaf Trail ...... 52 Evans Creek Trail ...... 28 (Hidden Valley) ...... 35 Swan Lake Nature Study Area Trail ...... 30 Equestrian Trails Mira Loma Urban Trail ...... 40 Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail ...... 21 (Washoe Lake State Park) ...... 43 Mount Rose Trail...... 19 Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway ...... 60-61 Flume Trail Nature Trail Tahoe Rim Trail ...... 22 (Bartley Ranch Regional Park) ...... 33 (Davis Creek Regional Park) ...... 8 Thomas Creek Trail (Lower) ...... 12 Flume Trail Nature Trail Thomas Creek Trail (Upper) ...... 9 (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) ...... 18 (Galena Creek Regional Park) ...... 14 Tom Cooke Trail ...... 59 Galena Creek Trail (Callahan Park) ...... 11 Nature Trail Tunnel Creek Road ...... 18 Halo Trail ...... 26 (Rancho San Rafael Regional Park) ...... 29 Twin Peaks Trail ...... 37 Highland Loop Trail ...... 35 Ophir Creek Trail ...... 8 Western Loop Trail ...... 37 Huffaker Park Lookout Trail ...... 38 Oxbow Nature Study Area Trail ...... 58 Hunter Lake Trail ...... 15 Pah Rah Interpretive Trail ...... 46 Whites Creek Trail (Lower) ...... 12 Hunter Creek Trail ...... 56 Paradise Park Trail ...... 48 Whites Creek Trail (Upper) ...... 9 Incline Bike Paths ...... 16 Pasture Loop Trail ...... 29 Virginia Lake Loop Trail ...... 42 Inner Loop Trail ...... 35 Perimeter Loop Trail ...... 35 Vista-Campello Loop Trail ...... 47 Funding for this guide was generously provided by a Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program grant and a grant from Washoe County.