There’s a spot near Reno that’s a true natural paradise – Galena Creek Regional Park. With everything from stunning mountain views, deep forest trails, green meadows and bubbling creeks, this spot is truly heaven on earth for anyone who loves the outdoors. There’s so much to do in this park all year round!

Galena Creek Regional Park is located in Reno. The park is free to visit.
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The park is part of the larger Galena Creek Recreation Area which has a variety of easy to more difficult trails.
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The forests in the park are thick with sugar pines trees, manzanita bushes, and sage brush.
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The fresh, bubbling Galena Creek runs through the park year-round.
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Along with Galena, the other major creeks are Jones and Whites Creeks.
There are lots of things to do in the park! Favorite activities include hiking, biking, fishing, and horse-back riding. The park is also dog friendly.
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Picnicking is very popular as well. There are grilling and table facilities available by reservation to hold your own outdoor party.
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The park runs educational programs each year for students. The Great Basin Naturalists created the programs to teach science and ecology to children of all age groups.
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Many of the trails in the park and the larger recreation area are shady, which makes them great options in the summer and also for beginners. Some of the trails can be quite steep but you will be awarded with amazing views of the whole area when you reach the top.
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The park is situated on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Winter is also a great time to visit the park. It's a favorite destination for local lovers of snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.
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The forest and views are equally stunning with a coating of snow.
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The Galena Creek Recreation Area is open year round. To reach the park, from Reno, take Highway 431 from 395 toward Lake Tahoe for 7 miles. Make a right at the Galena Creek Recreation Area sign. The first parking lot you come is where the visitor center is located.

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