Verdi, Nevada
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Verdi
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Reno, Nevada
Highland Loop Trail
2.37 mi / 453 ft gainHidden Valley Park is a large, 480-acre regional park in southeast Reno, of which 65 acres are developed that features an extensive trail network along with equestrian grounds, a dog park, playground, and numerous other features. The Highland Loop Trail is a great way to experience the park and ...Read more -
Reno, Nevada
Mt. Rose Summit Loop
5.010.74 mi / 2392 ft gainThis challenging hike offers great views of the greater Tahoe area. The first part of the hike to the waterfall is relatively easy, but once you pass that, you'll be doing a decent climb to the summit. During the summer months, you'll want to get an early start as there can be a decent crowd head...Read more -
Reno, Nevada
Damonte Ranch Wetland Loop
5.03.07 mi / 85 ft gainDamonte Ranch Wetland Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sparks, Nevada.Read more -
New Washoe City, Nevada
Chicadee Ridge
5.01.69 mi / 289 ft gainChicadee Ridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.Read more -
Truckee, California
Mt. Judah Loop Trail
5.05.5 mi / 1700 ft gainA wonderful hike in Lake Tahoe is the Mt. Judah Loop Trail that offers sweeping views of Donner Lake and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains on the North Shore. As a resident on the North Shore, many of my recreational activities favor this side of the Lake but there are marvelous hikes in ...Read more -
Truckee, California
China Cove Loop at Donner Lake
4.63.11 miThis is a casual hike in an area with a ton of history. Stop by the museum before or after your hike to learn about the Donner Party, the Transcontinental Railroad, and local Native Americans Park at the Donner Lake and Memorial State Park Visitor Center and walk west towards the lake. Cross the...Read more -
Incline Village, Nevada
Quick Hike and Photo Op at Stateline
5.02 miThis quick 2-mile RT hike takes you to a lookout point above the Stateline of California and Nevada. The road to the lookout is paved so beginners can make the trek to the top in the summer; winter covers the road with snow, so snowshoes or boots are recommended. The lookout offers spectacular vi...Read more -
Incline Village, Nevada
Walk to the Historic Stateline Fire Lookout site
5.01.8 mi / 340 ft gainThe hike up to the Historic Stateline Fire Lookout above Lake Tahoe's Crystal Bay area is somewhat of a misnomer, as the fire lookout no longer exists. Instead, the path, which follows a paved forest road, up to the site where the tower once stood will bring hikers to a panoramic viewpoint that l...Read more -
Incline Village, Nevada
Bike or Take a Stroll along the Tahoe East Shore Trail
5.02.75 mi / 300 ft gainLake Tahoe's East Shore Trail is a wide paved walking and cycling path running between Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park. Opened in 2019, the path lies completely separate from the road, sometimes hovering well above it on the mountainside, and other times running parallel to it on a bri...Read more -
Incline Village, Nevada
Monkey Rock
4.72.64 mi / 463 ft gainMonkey Rock is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.Read more -
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Donner Lake Rim Trail: Johnson Canyon to Trout Creek
A perfect Sunday hike on your way back from a weekend at Lake Tahoe. Exit I-80 at Donner Lake and take the dirt road on the north side of I-80 to a large parking lot. A mild climb followed by a set of tougher switchbacks leads you to great views from Donner Ridge. Although adventuring out on t...Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Hike to the Peter Benson Hut
5.011.6 mi / 1800 ft gainDrive to the top of Donner Summit via the Old Hwy 40 and park at the Donner Summit PCT trailhead, just past the Sugar Bowl Academy Building. Begin hiking up-hill through a somewhat forested area for about 2 miles. Shortly after you pass the trail sign for the Mt. Judah Loop, you will come to a sm...Read more -
Truckee, California
Hike the Truckee Tunnels
5.0To get here, drive along Donner Pass Rd. There is a turnoff about 100 yards away from the Donner Summit Bridge where you can park. The hike begins at a plaque for the China Wall- a large retaining wall built by Chinese railroad workers. Hike up the trail towards the tunnels. Some spots may requi...Read more -
New Washoe City, Nevada
Deadman's Overlook Trail
4.01.28 mi / 318 ft gainDeadman's Overlook Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Washoe Valley, Nevada.Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Summit Castle Peak
4.06 mi / 1800 ft gainThe trailhead is very easy to access as it is just off Highway 80 at the Boreal Mountain exit. When taking the exit, take a turn to the North, rather than to Boreal on the South side of the Highway. On busy summer weekends this trailhead can get quite crowded so you may have to park at the bottom...Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Hike to the Top of Andesite Peak
5 mi / 1000 ft gainFrom the trail map sign, follow the dirt path straight, following signs for the cross-country skiing route, not snowmobiling. Continue until you see a trail marker. You'll veer left to head over to the Hole in the Ground trail. Once you see another identical trail map board, you'll head left. Thi...Read more