Long Distance Hike – Hidden Valley Backcountry and Hidden Valley Peak

Event: Hidden Valley Backcountry and Hidden Valley Peak

When: Monday, May 06, 2024 @ 08:30 AM – 03:30 PM

Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Meredith, Nancy @ 775-771-0939; nancycm@sbcglobal.net

Starting Location: Nancy M’s House. Directions: Take I-80 East to Exit #20 (Sparks Blvd). Turn right onto Sparks Blvd. Sparks Blvd turns into Veterans Pkwy. In about 2 miles, turn left onto Pembroke Dr. In about 0.8 miles, turn right on Parkway. In about 0.5 miles, turn left on Hurst Park Rd. (7285 Hurst Park Rd)

Description: I have mapped out an approximate 12 mile hike. We will warm up our legs by hiking on a single track trail in Hidden Valley. We will leave the trail and hike in a drainage and up a canyon to a saddle. From here we will hike in Story County along a drainage. We will work our way thru canyons until we arrive back onto a Hidden Valley back country trail. Our hike will continue on a lesser used trail as well as cross country to Hidden Valley Peak. We will also travel to HV rock heart and for anyone interested to Max’s Lookout. On our hike we will have views of Reno, Storey County, majestic cliffs, wild horses, forested hills of Pinon and Juniper trees, and of course, a few wild flowers.

Distance(s): 12     Route Type: Out-and-Back     Elevation Gain: 1,800 (ft)     Difficulty: 8 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: ***Pot Luck when we return. ***Bring a dish to share and relax and enjoy.

What to Bring: Plenty of water, lunch, snacks. Clothing layers as needed, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking poles.

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).