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
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Juniper Peak: An off-trail Adventure
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
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
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
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
This hike is a brief, but steep climb to an exposed desert summit with wide views of the lower Truckee River basin. Read More
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