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Huffaker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 721 Google reviews · Running trail in Reno, Nevada · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1.7 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Huffaker 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.

1.7 miShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHillyRestroomsQuiet

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

What runners say about Huffaker Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (721 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The park features well-maintained hiking trails that wind through beautiful, scenic areas, perfect for a peaceful walk or a bit of light exercise.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“The park features well-maintained hiking trails that wind through beautiful, scenic areas, perfect for a peaceful walk or a bit of light exercise.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Just a heads-up, there’s not much shade on the trail unless you’re lucky enough to be on the shady side of the hill.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, it’s surprisingly spacious and offers something for everyone.”

Huffaker Park in Reno is a hidden gem! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, it’s surprisingly spacious and offers something for everyone. The park features well-maintained hiking trails that wind through beautiful, scenic areas, perfect for a peaceful walk or a bit of light exercise.

★★★★☆ — Lks , Jan 2025

Great entry level hiking area with many vistas and a windbreak made of stone at the to of the hill. A definite must do for any hiker of any level. Also as far as hiking trails go, this place is well kept with plenty of rest stops along the way. Seems like one of the main trails goes to Hidden Valley as well.

★★★★★ — B-Rye , Jan 2019

This park is great for the kiddos plenty of room to run, nice hiking trail, friendly people, two sides for playing/swings. My family enjoys this park🥰

★★★★★ — Kourtney , Mar 2022

This park is the best i have been in . Beautiful scenery,perfect for dog walks and hiking. I would definetly recommend.

★★★★★ — Nik , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 721 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 15 mentions

“The park features well-maintained hiking trails that wind through beautiful, scenic areas, perfect for a peaceful walk or a bit of light exercise.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Just a heads-up, there’s not much shade on the trail unless you’re lucky enough to be on the shady side of the hill.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There are picnic tables if you want to relax and eat, but just note, there aren’t any bathrooms.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“It is well maintained, except there are weeds with nasty stickers; I brought my dog and combed her thoroughly after.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“Just a heads-up, there’s not much shade on the trail unless you’re lucky enough to be on the shady side of the hill.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, it’s surprisingly spacious and offers something for everyone.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Great entry level hiking area with many vistas and a windbreak made of stone at the to of the hill.”

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Plan your run at Huffaker Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance1.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitereno.gov
  • Phone+1 775-334-4636

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday 9 am–3 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 Huffaker Park

1160 E Huffaker Ln, Reno, NV 89511

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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.