Event: Huffaker Hills Trails

When: Monday, Apr 10, 2023 @ 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Ride Sharing: Wedge Pkwy Starbucks Parking Lot @ 08:45 AM. Directions: 18250 Wedge Pkwy in Galena Junction Shopping Center

Starting Location: Huffaker Hills TH. Directions: Take I-580 South to Exit 31 (S. Virginia St/Kietzke Ln). Turn left onto S. Virginia; then turn left onto S. McCarran Blvd. In about 1.4 miles, turn right onto Alexander Lake Rd. (Immediately after Longley Ln.) In about 1.1 miles, just past the water tank, there will be parking on the right.

Description: The Huffaker Hills are volcanic buttes located in southeast Truckee Meadows. Rattlesnake Mountain is the most prominent.

The Huffaker Hills Trail loops around two sagebrush and rock covered hills. The loop trail is rated EASY, but the approach includes a near-moderate short climb, and the trail is hilly. Short steep moderate single-track trails lead to the summits. 3-mile hikers will turn back to parking lot.

The next trail is out-and-back with a moderate climb leading to a summit with nice views. This will be a total of 5 miles.

Distance(s): 5.0 or 2.5     Route Type: Loop     Elevation Gain: 200 (feet)     Difficulty: 3 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: The trails may be muddy so bring a change of shoes. Trekking poles are advised.

Please check your email prior to leaving for the hike for possible cancellation due to weather conditions.

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