HomeNevadaReno › Bartley Ranch Regional Park

Bartley Ranch Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 510 Google reviews · Running trail in Reno, Nevada · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bartley Ranch Regional Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

LoopScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

56 acres of pasture, walking trails, a regulation-size horse arena & reservable Western buildings.

What runners say about Bartley Ranch Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (510 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's well-kept and also bathrooms are always a plus.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Brantley Ranch Regional Park is a great park in central Reno with a few beautiful trails with stunning scenery and features.”

Great bridle trails or hiking. Areas to turn out your horses. Great, great views over entire Washoe Valley . Antique farming implements. Old school house etc!!

★★★★★ — Mary , May 2023

There are plenty of historical artifacts to check out throughout the park. The flume trail was unique experience with good views. All of the trails are stroller friendly, some sections get a little narrow though. There is even a trail connector to the adjacent Anderson park.

★★★★★ — Steve , Dec 2022

Pretty little hike within Barley Ranch Regional Park... A trailhead is off the parking lot south of the historic school house. This park actually has a few little historic Reno shout-outs. Boomtown donated some historic house structures and there are some antique wagons, farm equipment, etc.

★★★★★ — Alyssa , Jan 2020

We love to walk around Bartly Ranch, Windy Hill, and Rancharrah. In the summer we love to see Artown shows in the Amphitheater. Perfect blend of nature and facilities.

★★★★★ — Laura , Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 510 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Brantley Ranch Regional Park is a great park in central Reno with a few beautiful trails with stunning scenery and features.”

More trails like this →

⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The hill you can sit on is pretty steep and your seat will slope downhill.”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“A trailhead is off the parking lot south of the historic school house.”

More trails like this →

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Many trails, amphitheater, horse riding areas, dogs on-leash and several other areas for activities, truly a multi faceted venue.”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It's well-kept and also bathrooms are always a plus.”

More trails like this →

🔁 Loop trail

“Cute little park with a small trail loop, horses, old tractors and old schoolhouse.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Bartley Ranch Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitewashoecounty.gov
  • Phone+1 775-828-6612
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–8:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bartley Ranch Regional Park

6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno, NV 89511

Get directions

Running trails near Reno

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Quail Run Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Reno, NV

LoopShadedScenic

Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a trail that follows a canal and offers scenic views.

under a mile away

Flume Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Reno, NV

under a mile away

Ballardini Ranch Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Reno, NV

2 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Hiking and mountain-biking area consisting of 2 loop trails with views of the Reno skyline.

1.7 miles away

Huffaker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 721 reviews

Reno, NV

1.7 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

A 9-acre park known for a 1.7-mile walking & running trail with scenic views & native plants.

2.3 miles away

Rattlesnake Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Reno, NV

Scenic

2.6 miles away

Huffaker Hills Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Reno, NV

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular natural area featuring hiking and biking trails, as well as picnic tables and scenic views.

2.9 miles away

All running trails in Reno, NV →

Nearby towns

Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.