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Huffaker Hills Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Reno, Nevada · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Huffaker Hills Trailhead'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.
Popular natural area featuring hiking and biking trails, as well as picnic tables and scenic views.
What runners say about Huffaker Hills Trailhead
“Amazing almost any time of the year with some great views of the area and a great space for the outdoors in the city.”
“No shade, little seating and can get windy.”
Beautiful views of Reno! There's lots of rocks on the path, the incline was steep so it was alittle rough, but overall super nice and quick.
Loved this central Reno trail system! How nice to have quick easy access to some dessert trails and views. There are four covered picnic tables and a porta-potty and a garbage can. Good amount of parking and trails on both sides of the road.
Nice short but interesting trails. Good signage and a good parking area. Beyond that, any natural area is what a visitor makes it. We had fun...
A scenic, stashed away “diamond in the rough.” I happened to discover it just by exploring to see what was on the road. Not overrun with those out for their daily walk, just locals who want a nice stroll or to walk their dogs without the nearby hustle and bustle of McCarran and Longley.
Trail conditions & character
“Amazing almost any time of the year with some great views of the area and a great space for the outdoors in the city.”
“The road up to the trailhead feels like a rural back road as it twists up the mountain.”
“Not overrun with those out for their daily walk, just locals who want a nice stroll or to walk their dogs without the nearby hustle and bustle of McCarran and Longley.”
“Once away from the road and especially being behind or below the hills it is nice and quiet except for the occasional jet departure from RNO.”
“The trail itself is very rocky.”
“No shade, little seating and can get windy.”
“There are four covered picnic tables and a porta-potty and a garbage can.”
Plan your run at Huffaker Hills Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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