This is a very popular trail area in Reno, giving locals and visitors access to seemingly endless miles of trail. Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mtn range, these trails offer plenty of shade and some water crossing options in spring and summer. In the winter, you can expect the trails to be snow covered, but still accessible via snowshoe or cross country skis. There are approximately 31 miles of trail in this area ranging from easy nature walks that are family friendly, to strenuous peak climbing to high alpine lakes such as Church's pond. Whether you plan to go the distance, or need an easy and relaxing trail, this park has it all!
The Whites Creek and Thomas Creek trails can both be accessed outside of the park on Timberline Road north off of HWY 431 (Mt. Rose Highway). There may be seasonal road closures on the access road that leads you to Whites Creek trailhead.
There is one paved, ADA accessible path, the Interpretive Loop, near the visitor’s center.
For equestrian specific information visit Nevada Horse Trails!
There are several wonderful programs provided by the staff at Galena Creek Regional Park:
Contact the Visitor Center for more information!
Check out the Nature Trail Guide before your visit to learn more about the local ecology!
Some of these trails pass through the Mt. Rose Wilderness. Mechanized and motorized activities such as mountain bikes, e-bikes and OHV's are prohibited within these areas. Please be respectful of the wilderness boundary and only travel on designated trails for your activity type.
For more information check out the Galena Creek Regional Park website or contact:
Download map files for your own use.
There are two entrances to the park along Mt Rose Highway, a North entrance and South entrance.
The North entrance is located at 18250 Mt. Rose Highway Reno, NV 89511. This entrance gives you access to the visitor center, the Jones creek trailhead and the Visitor center interpretive loop.
The South entrance is located at 18350 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno, NV 89511. This entrance gives you access to the Galena Creek Regional park area which has trailhead access to the Nature Trail and Bitterbrush trail.
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