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Jacks Valley

June 1, 2022April 26, 2022 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

The Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Area is an easily accessible enclave of U.S. Forest Service land, located just ten minutes from downtown Read More

Juniper Peak: An off-trail Adventure

May 1, 2022April 26, 2022 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

After flowing 121 miles, the Truckee River makes its final stand before its terminus at the southern tip of Pyramid Lake. The river here slowly meanders through twisting Read More

101 Scenic Drives to Hiking Trailheads Less than Two Hours from Reno

February 15, 2022March 24, 2022 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

The 101 free maps listed below were hand-built by Tom Herbertson, based on the driving directions provided by Elizabeth and Christopher in their book Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes From Sage to Snow published by Imbrifex Books in Read More

Kumiva Peak: One of Many Isolated Hiking Adventures in Northern Nevada

February 1, 2022December 24, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

If you are like us, sometimes you just want to get away it from all. It is a wonderful feeling to escape from roads, people, and Read More

Mount Elwell in the Lost Sierras

January 1, 2022December 24, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

If you are a fan of backcountry lakes, the Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the Lost Sierras is a must-see destination. Even though Read More

Short leg-burn in the desert of Reno: Lock Benchmark

April 1, 2021June 22, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

This hike is a brief, but steep climb to an exposed desert summit with wide views of the lower Truckee River basin. Read More

Recent Posts

  • Hiking and Dispersed Camping on Long Road Trips with Kids
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Jacks Valley
  • Juniper Peak: An off-trail Adventure
  • Captain Pomin Rock

Recent Comments

  • John Stone on Hike to the top of Slide Mountain
  • Elizabeth Barile on Crystal Peak Park
  • Wesley Ford on Crystal Peak Park
  • Mark Sedenquist on Captain Pomin Rock
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New from Chris & Elizabeth

  • Hiking and Dispersed Camping on Long Road Trips with Kids
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Jacks Valley
  • Juniper Peak: An off-trail Adventure
  • Captain Pomin Rock

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