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Jones/Whites/Thomas Creek Trail System

Nestled between Incline Village in Lake Tahoe and Reno Nevada, the Galena Creek Regional Park has something to offer for people of all ages.
Trail Uses
Hiking Mountain biking Horseback riding Cross-country skiing
Location
Washoe County
Length
21.50 miles (Network)
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Reno
Surface
Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Paved
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
Wilderness Areas
Mt. Rose Wilderness Area

Description

There are several trails within Galena Creek Regional Park. The more popular loop is the Jones Creek loop that begins at the trail head. This loop connects with several other out and back trails such as the White Creek trail, Church’s Pond Trail, Dry Pond Trail and Bitterbrush Trail. Mountain bikes, bicycles and equestrians are only permitted on certain trails. These trails are rated as easy to moderate with one trail being strenuous, the Jones-Whites Creek Loop.

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.

 Picnic areas and restrooms are located at each trailhead.

Other Information

For equestrian specific information visit Nevada Horse Trails!

There are several wonderful programs provided by the staff at Galena Creek Regional Park:

  • Summer Camps
  • Guided Hikes
  • Monthly events
  • Children education classes 2-5 years old
  • Home School events K-12

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. 

Trail Manager

For more information check out the Galena Creek Regional Park website or contact:

Galena Creek Visitor Center
18250 Mt. Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511
REno, Nevada 89511
visitorcenter@thegreatbasininstitute.org
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Carson Ranger District Office

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Carson Ranger District Office
1536 S. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 882-2766
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Washoe County Parks and Open Space

Washoe County Parks and Open Space
1001 E. 9th Street Building A, 2nd Floor
Reno, Nevada 89512
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Trailhead Information

There are two entrances to the park, 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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