Get Out(Side) Outdoor recreation calls from every corner of the Silver State. This is where you come to play, soak in the sun, slide down a snowy hill, reel in the monster of a lifetime, and stare into the heart of the solar system. This is Nevada, where the outdoors beckon 24/7, 365 days a year.
HIKING AND BACKPACKING
Hiking in the desert? Sounds like a bunch of flat and dusty terrain, right? Wrong. Nevada is the most mountainous state in the contiguous U.S., so we’ve got terrain for every season and every skill set.
NORTHERN NEVADA
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The upper half of the state could still see some snow at this time of year and the weather can be mercurial, so plan your gear accordingly.
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HUNTER CREEK TRAIL Reno Just 20 minutes from downtown, this trail is one of the most popular local hikes. Hunter Creek is a 6.4-mile, heavily trafficked, out-and-back trail featuring a spectacular 30-foot waterfall. With gorgeous mountain views, the trail is mostly used for day hiking and trail running from April through October. The trail is well-marked, making for a great easy-to-moderate hike for the whole family—dogs on leashes included.
RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAIN IN RENO
MOUNT ROSE WILDERNESS Lake Tahoe Named after the Carson Range’s highest peak, this area frames Lake Tahoe’s northeast rim. The 10,766-foot Mount Rose summit piques every Tahoe hiker’s interest thanks to waterfalls, blazing midsummer wildflowers, and views of Lake Tahoe. Spend two weeks backpacking Lake Tahoe Rim Trail’s 165-mile circuit, or simply enjoy a meadow stroll on any stretch of this trail: dozens of spur trails lead to spectacular views of the largest and clearest alpine lake in the U.S.
Lizzie Flower
1/3/22 9:17 AM
