Hunter Creek Trail is a 6.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Reno, Nevada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Situated just outside Reno, this is a popular destination for hiking and trail running. At the end of this beautiful route is a 30-foot waterfall. The trail is well-marked and good for the whole family. At the trailhead visitors will find a parking area and restrooms. Make sure to bring sunscreen and enough water on a hot day.
Parking and Restrooms at the trail head.
Directions from Reno: 80 East to McCarran North Exit, go south on McCarran Blvd and make a right on Mayberrry Rd., Turn left on Plateau Rd., Turn right on Woodchuck Dr. and follow it until it dead ends at the trailhead.
Great trail! Well-maintained and compact, mostly very exposed landscape with some shade around the last mile. Currently the last half-mile is very icy, and there are some patches where the ice is hidden under the dirt. Micro spikes are a great idea if you have them, especially if you want to get close to the waterfall. The trail is still very doable if you don’t have them, just be careful and mindful of where you’re stepping. The first two miles of the trail are a steady incline, not too overwhelming but just enough of a butt-buster to keep your heart rate up. The beautiful frozen waterfall at the end is worth it!
Nice moderate trail with beautiful views. About 150m after the initial start there are several paths that lead to the the river, all with unique and exciting photo ops. I went in January and the trail was very compact, so make sure you wear shoes with good cushions. I went late in the day and didn’t make it to the water fall because I didn’t want to return in the dark. There’s a variety of plans to be seen an several inclines to get your bpms up. I thoroughly enjoyed this hike.
Beautiful trail with incredible views throughout. Very rocky in some spots and a little narrow in places as well, and very icy (in January) towards the end as you near the waterfall (I fell!). I definitely recommend and would love to check it out in the later spring!
trail was good ground was hard, no mud. I can see where mud would be an issue though
Very muddy in parts. The mud was anywhere from super slippery and wet, to super sticky and adding 5lbs to your shoes. Going back down with super slippery mud was... an experience. Once we got up higher it turned to packed snow with a few spots of ice. The two water crossings were slippery, but doable. Also, thank you to whoever installed the rope over the final water crossing. It made traversing that part so much easier. On a good day, this hike is a 5, but with current conditions I am giving it a 4.