Event: Hidden Valley Park Light Hike

When: Monday, Mar 18, 2024 @ 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Lambeth, Deborah (Debbie) @ 775-233-7536; deblige77@gmail.com

Starting Location: Hidden Valley Trails TH. Directions: From east McCarran Blvd or Veterans Parkway, turn east on Pembroke Drive, up the hill to Parkway Dr. Turn right (south) on Parkway Dr. and follow it into the Hidden Valley Regional Park.

Description: The entire hike will be 3+ miles. All along this walk there are beautiful views of the Truckee Meadows and the Sierra mountains. This trail is mostly single track natural surface. There are a few gentle hills totaling 300 ft elevation gain. We will start hiking north on the Perimeter Loop and walk around to the Mia Vista South entrance of the park. We will continue around the Perimeter Loop for 2.4 miles, arriving back at the cars. You may choose to stop here. We will probably see horses during this section of the trail. To add another mile we will walk on an inner loop past the pickle ball courts, the dog park, around the horse arena, to the north park entrance and back to our cars.

The restrooms will be open

Distance(s): 3.4 or 2.4     Route Type: Loop     Elevation Gain: 300 (ft)     Difficulty: 3 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

What to Bring: Drinking water and snacks. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Trekking poles may be useful.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times.

All participants should carry emergency information (including contact and relevant medical information).