Event: Lower Thomas Creek

When: Monday, Mar 25, 2024 @ 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Bush-Rhoads, Starry @ 775-544-8306; starrylbush@gmail.com

Starting Location: Lower Thomas Creek TH (Arrowcreek Pkwy). Directions: From the junction of I-80 and I-580/US-395 in Reno, take I-580 South to Damonte Ranch Pkwy (Exit #26). Turn right; road turns into Arrowcreek Pkwy when you cross Virginia. After 3.1 miles, turn left into parking area (just past Crossbow Ct.).

Description: The OLLI light hike will be out-and-back on the Lower Thomas Creek Trail from Arrowcreek Park.

The trail is rated easy, but it is not flat and has loose rocks on parts of the path. Most of the first (and last) 1.25 miles is single track trail along Thomas Creek. At about 1.25 miles the 2.5 mile hikers will turn back. The 5.5 mile hikers will cross Thomas Creek and hike about 1.5 miles on a mild upgrade to Timberline turnaround before heading back to Arrowcreek park.

Distance(s): 5.5 or 2.5     Route Type: Out-and-Back     Elevation Gain: 702 (ft)     Difficulty: 5 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: There are only 11 parking spaces at Arrowcreek Park, plus 6 or 7 at the trailhead lot 0.1 mile west of the park. There is no restroom at the park. There are pit toilets at the Thomas Creek Trailhead 0.1 mile north of the Timberline turnaround.

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.

No dogs or other pets are permitted on this activity.

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