SUMMERTIME

Outside Guide to

SUMMER TIME

An abbreviated guide to the best local events, hikes and trails in the Reno–Tahoe region.

Events

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series A free concert series held in the Summer months at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Village. Held every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day. theshopsatheavenly.com/heavenly-village-summerconcert-series

Reno Rodeo A 10 day event that has everything from clowns to PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) certified bullriders. This events is a 100 year old tradition in the Reno Area. renorodeo.com

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Set on the beach at Sand Harbor, this festival is full of theatrical performances, food, and of course, drinks! laketahoeshakespeare.com

Hot August Nights A celebration to classic cars and rock n’ roll. Featuring drag races, show n’ shines, and entertainment throughout July 30 - Aug 8. hotaugustnights.net The Great Reno Balloon Races The world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. This event takes place the first Friday through Sunday after Labor Day. renoballoon.com

The Best in the West Rib Cook-off An annual rib cooking competition that takes up 6 city blocks in downtown Sparks. The country’s best BBQ teams compete for a cash prize and bragging rights. nuggetribcookoff.com

Hikes

Mount Tallac Trail

10.5 miles, heavily trafficked trail located near South Lake Tahoe that features a lake and is rated as difficult. It is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is reccommended for use from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Parking lot, Mt Tallac Rd A South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Monkey Rock

2.6 miles, heavily trafficked trail located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay and is good for all skill levels. Primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Tunnel Creek Bonanza (Depart) Incline Village, NV 89451

Mount Rose Summit

10.7 miles, heavily trafficked loop located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay and is rated as difficult. It’s primarily for hiking, horses, and snowshoeing and is best used from May until October. Mt. Rose Summit Parking, Nevada 89511

East Shore Trail

Tahoe East Shore Trail is a 2.6 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd, Incline Village, NV 89451

Ash Canyon

13.4 miles, moderately trafficked, and located near Carson City and rated as moderate. It is used for hiking, running, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from March until November. Ash Canyon Rd, Carson City NV, 89703 Galena Creek Trail

Located off the Bitterbrush trail in Galena Creek Regional Park. The loop has 18 signposts that correspond to a nature trail brochure with information about the ecology and cultural history of the area. The trail is used for walking, running, and mountain biking and is best used from April until November. 15923-15999 Callahan Rd, Reno, NV 89511

Hunter Creek Trail

6.4 miles, heavily trafficked, located near Reno and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. At the end of the trail is a 30-foot waterfall. Woodchuck Cir Reno, NV 89519