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    Top Spots in and near Washoe County

    • Reno, Nevada

      Rock Climb The Pig

      Pig Rock, aka The Pig, as its name suggests, is a pig-looking outcrop of volcanic tuff that has a variety of routes great for training and being introduced to trad climbing. There is no approach to the routes themselves, as you can park right at the base of The Pig. To get there, take Hwy 445/Pyr...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Hike to the Monkey Condos and Needle Rock

      7.25 mi / 1600 ft gain
      This loop takes hikers past several features and areas of interest hidden in the Virginia Mountains about 25 miles north of Reno. These mountains are scenic and rugged, with towering dramatic features that make visitors feel immensely small amidst them. Couple that with how few visitors these roa...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Camp at Tamarack Bay on Pyramid Lake

      5.0
      0.25 mi
      Pyramid Lake is the last remnant of the vast Pleistocene Lake Lahontan which reached its peak at the end of the last ice-age, being the terminus of many of the glaciers and ice sheets which covered much of California, Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada.Today it is an oasis in the heart of the Basis and Ra...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Catch a Sunset at Pyramid Lake

      Catching a Sunset at Pyramid Lake is a unique experience. The high desert lake is surrounded by mountains, and strange rock formations. The reds and browns of the surrounding desert landscape light up during sunset. Combined with the blue salt water lake make for an amazing sunset. The lake will ...
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    • Sparks, Nevada

      Stand-Up Paddleboard at the Sparks Marina

      5.0
      The Sparks Marina, just minutes from downtown Reno, is a convenient and fun place to learn how to SUP or to spend an afternoon out on the lake. The Sparks Marina Park has ample parking and several places to put in, but there are also numerous others around the marina, including a lovely inlet on ...
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    • Sparks, Nevada

      Sparks Marina Loop

      4.0
      1.94 mi / 30 ft gain
      Sparks Marina Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sparks, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Miners Trail to The "N"

      3.5
      1.89 mi / 371 ft gain
      Miners Trail to The "N" is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Reno, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      May Arboretum and Herman Pond Trail

      5.0
      1.07 mi / 89 ft gain
      May Arboretum and Herman Pond Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Reno, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Truckee River Pathway: Downtown to Dorostkar Park

      4.0
      4.42 mi / 220 ft gain
      Truckee River Pathway: Downtown to Dorostkar Park is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Reno, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Fly Fish the Truckee River from Wingfield Park

      At just 121 miles long from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake, the Truckee River continues to produce the largest trout in the Lower 48. Fly fisherman commonly divide the river into two reaches – East & West, and there is excellent fishing to be found right in downtown Reno all along the Truckee and...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Peavine Peak Trail

      3.0
      8.89 mi / 2913 ft gain
      Peavine Peak Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Reno, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Oxbow Nature Study Area Nature Trail

      4.0
      0.77 mi / 23 ft gain
      Oxbow Nature Study Area Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Reno, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Highland Loop Trail

      2.37 mi / 453 ft gain
      Hidden 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 ...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Hidden Valley County Park Loop

      4.0
      4.23 mi / 1207 ft gain
      This is the hidden sight of Hidden Valley. Head south down Hidden Valley Drive from Mira Loma and turn right on Mia Vista Drive until you get to the parking lot for Hidden Valley Regional Park. Watch out for wild horses on all roads leading in and throughout your hike. There are hundreds of trail...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Upper Chalk Creek Trail

      4.0
      1.44 mi / 121 ft gain
      Upper Chalk Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Reno, Nevada.
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Dorostkar Park Nature Trail

      3.0
      1.48 mi / 39 ft gain
      Dorostkar Park Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Reno, Nevada.
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    Camping and Lodging in Washoe County

    Reno KOA Journey at Boomtown
    Reno, Nevada

    Reno KOA Journey at Boomtown

    Lookout Campground
    Unnamed Road

    Lookout Campground

    Big Cove
    Unnamed Road

    Big Cove

    Emigrant Group
    Dog Valley Road

    Emigrant Group

    Boca Spring
    Truckee, California

    Boca Spring

    Boca Rest Campground
    Truckee, California

    Boca Rest Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Washoe County

    Live Life Unfiltered: 72 Hours in Reno Tahoe

    Live Life Unfiltered: 72 Hours in Reno Tahoe

    Josiah Roe

    Review: Hibear All-Day Adventure Flask

    Review: Hibear All-Day Adventure Flask

    Kristi Teplitz

    Nordica Strider 115 Women’s Ski Boot Review

    Nordica Strider 115 Women’s Ski Boot Review

    Kristi Teplitz

    Review: Body Glove Navigator+ Inflatable SUP w/ Backpack

    Review: Body Glove Navigator+ Inflatable SUP w/ Backpack

    Michael McSherry

    The Gear I've Used to Make Turns All Year

    The Gear I've Used to Make Turns All Year

    Kristi Teplitz

    Lake Life Essentials

    Lake Life Essentials

    Kristi Teplitz