Dry Pond Loop is a 6.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Washoe Valley, Nevada that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
birding
fishing
hiking
mountain biking
nature trips
snowshoeing
trail running
walking
forest
river
views
wild flowers
One of the best hikes on the Reno side of Mt. Rose. 75% heavily wooded, great shade. Sound of rushing water for 90% of the hike. Both Whites Creek and Thomas creek run year round even in drought conditions. Great views of Carson Valley, Washoe Lake and Mt. Rose Wilderness.
Well marked trails. Creeks still running. Lots of shade on a hot day. Good multi-purpose trail: horses, mountain biking, dogs, and trail running/hiking. The only drawback was the part of the loop on the road -the rest of it was nice.
Good trail with an easy incline. Most of the hike is shaded which was nice.
Dry Pond is not so dry! Great trail, plenty of shade, and no crazy creek crossings.
near Reno not rhyolite.
Beautiful scenery!
Fantastic loop hike. Great Views. Nearly snow free as of today. Dry pond is full of water at the moment and a back drop of snow covered Mt Rose wilderness in the background. Very dog friendly.