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Even though Reno is less than an hour from hikers' paradise Lake Tahoe, the area does boast a few scenic (and challenging) trails of its own. There are also numerous paths and trails in the majority of Reno's public parks.
Following is a list of different trails that are easily accessible from Reno, categorized by level of difficulty.
 Trail along Reno's Truckee River
EASY
Mogul Lower
Distance of climb: 600 feet
Directions:
I-80 West
Exit 7, Mogul (follow 4th Street)
Right on Lemming St.
Right on Cliff View Road
Right on Cliff View Court
Park just before small bridge
(Almost nine miles from I-80)
Terrain and vegetation: Hike through the valley along a stream. Eventually reach Northgate Golf Course.
Mustang
Distance of climb: 1,200 feet
Directions:
I-80 West to Exit 23, Mustang
Left under freeway
Left on the road
Park near weigh station at the end of the road
(About 10 miles from exit)
Terrain and vegetation: Desert trail, dirt road to mountain
Verdi East
Distance of climb: 1,300 feet
Directions:
I-80 West
Take Exit 5 to Verdi
Business Route I-80
Park, go through the gate to get to trail
(About 10 miles from I-80)
Terrain and vegetation: Desert shrubs, views of Truckee River
MODERATE
King's Row
Distance of climb: 1,500 feet
Directions:
West on I-80 from I-80/US 395 interchange
Exit 10 North on McCarran Blvd.
Left on Kings Row
Right on Regal St.
Park under power lines
(About seven miles from I-80/US 395 interchange)
Terrain: Desert; some steep trails; scenes of Reno
 A waterfall in Hunter Creek Canyon
Hunter Creek Canyon
Distance of climb: 1,200 feet
Directions:
West on I-80
South on exit 10, McCarran Blvd
Right on Mayberry St.
Left on Plateau St
Right Woodchuck St.
Park where the pavement ends
(Almost eight miles from I-80)
Terrain and vegetation: Desert shrubs, pine trees, Hunter creek, waterfall and grove. Caution: water crossing.
Cauglin Ranch
Distance of climb: 1,400 feet
Directions:
West on I-80
Exit 10 South, McCarran Blvd.
Right on Caughlin Parkway
Left on Village Green
Right on Pine Bluff Road
(Almost eight miles from I-80)
Terrain and vegetation: Starts out on desert Jeep trails, ends in the pine forest in the mountains. Juniper, sage, pine.
Robb Peavine
Distance of climb: 1,600 feet
Directions:
West on I-80
Exit 9 at Robb Dr., head west
Park at end of street
Find the dirt road; this is where the hike begins
(About 10 miles from I-80)
Terrain and vegetation: Residential road to Mount Peavine; desert shrubs and pines. Views.
 Take the Golden Valley exit to reach Raleigh Heights
Raleigh Heights
Distance of climb: 1,200 feet
Directions:
North on 395
Take the Golden Valley exit (73) and head west
Left on Yorkshire Dr.
Right Wellington Dr. (eventually turns into Gladstone Drive)
Left on Burgess Dr.
Trail head begins next to the tower
Terrain and vegetation: Desert shrubs
Hidden Valley
Distance of climb: 1,400 feet
Directions:
I-80 East
Take Exit 19 South, McCarran Blvd.
Left on Pembroke Road
Left on Man of War Dr.
Park at the end of the road
(About seven miles from I-80)
Terrain and vegetation: Easy desert trails and eventually steeper as the trail narrows. Scenic views of Reno.
CHALLENGING
The more challenging hikes are located in the Sierra Nevada, including the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Galena Regional Park
Where: North and south entrances eight miles up Mt. Rose Highway
Length: 9.2-mile trail loop
Moderate to mostly steep
Trail information compiled with the help of RenoTrails.com.
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