Event: Hidden Valley Backcountry and Hidden Valley Peak

When: Monday, Apr 24, 2023 @ 08:30 AM – 02:30 PM

Event 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 9-10 mile hike. The back country portion is considered Hard on All Trails. We will warm up our legs by hiking a couple miles on a single track trail. We will then climb the steepest part of the trail which will be an elevation gain of 500 feet in a half mile. Our trip will then become quite enjoyable with views of Reno, Majestic cliffs, wild horses and forested hills of Pinon and Juniper trees, and of course, wild flowers. We will hike on a lesser used trail as well as travel cross country to Hidden Valley peak. At the top of our trail we will have a beautiful view of a Storey County valley and of Washoe County. We will traverse to the HV rock heart where we will again have wonderful views. On the trip down we will traverse, on a narrow single track, down the side of a steep hill. This part of the trail will intersect with the HV park trail system and we will work our way back to my house.

Distance(s): 10.0     Route Type: Loop     Elevation Gain: 1,500 (feet)     

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