The arboretum trail connects Rancho San Rafael Park, via the McCarran underpass tunnel, to the Basque Monument, the Nature Trail and the Evans Canyon Loop. From the ridge, we see wonderful views of the Truckee Meadows and the Sierra Mountains.  This hike is popular with local residents. The elevation gain is 764 feet. This is a moderate hike, however, there are some strenuous, rocky sections of the trail. In addition, with the recent moisture, parts of the trail may be muddy.

Hike on several linked trails in Galena Creek Regional Park and the adjacent USFS Galena Creek Recreation Area. Trekking through the forest, down a slight hill, up to a bridge overlooking a rushing stream, then up to an old fish hatchery Returning to the visitors center trekking through a nature walk.

Trekking through a beautiful forest, starting at a steep 0.05 mile then gradual elevation to a broad meadow. Trekking across the meadow to some small peaks that have an outstanding view of deep blue Lake Tahoe at its finest, surrounded by snow capped mountains, blue skies and scattered clouds. Good news is the return trek is downhill.

We will take the self-guided tour of the Rosewood Nature Study area. Once the old Rosewood golf course, it is currently under a restoration project run by the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (TMPF). Since 2019, the focus has been on wetland restoration with support from TMPF. Due to this endeavor water fowl have returned. There is a very interesting visitor center so I suggest you plan to stay after the walk to explore its contents and meet its resident tortoise! Our trail is approximately 2.5 miles and is an easy flat loop with 2 (optional) spurs. If you prefer to walk only 2 miles, you can omit those spurs. Along the way we may see cormorants, ducks, geese, mud hens, egrets and coots. Come see how the area is changing and returning to a natural and tranquil spot. There is very little shade, so bring your hat/visor and maybe your binoculars!

Start at Rock Park, heading east. We will walk about 1.5 miles. just past the McCarran Bat Bridge, turn around and walk back. For those of you who only want to walk two miles, I will let you know when we have completed the first mile. There is plenty of parking. This walk is on a wide paved path along the Truckee River on the north side of the river. The trailhead is at Rock Park—just north of the Truckee River on the west side of South Rock Blvd., between Mill St. and Greg St in Sparks. There is a trailer park adjacent to Rock Park.