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Hunter Creek Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Running trail in Reno, Nevada · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hunter Creek Falls' 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.
Scenic spot featuring a hiking trail that leads to a waterfall.
What runners say about Hunter Creek Falls
“Nice easy gradual-slope, well-maintained trail to the waterfall, or goes up a scenic, rocky, steep-walled canyon.”
“A very different sight and a much more intense experience than the usual serene and calm setting.”
Very nice waterfall at the end of the Hunter Creek trial through the valleys and woods. A cool and refreshing spot to relax and reap the rewards of the 2.9 miles single-track and sometimes rugged hike. This year, water is raging through the fall due to an extra snowy winter.
On of the most beautiful places in all of Northern Nevada. A tough hike for first timers, but then it becomes a great workout after that. My wife and I plan on hiking this trail once a month. A must see.
We tracked this to be closer to 7 miles in and out. Worth the hike, but not an easy hike. I would consider it moderate. The falls are gorgeous. Plan to be in direct sun for much of the time. Walking sticks could be useful, you do have to cross a few streams balancing on logs.
Hunter Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Reno. The hike to the falls is about 3 miles through the canyon and follows the creek to the falls, and offers some amazing scenery. The waterfall is fairly large and peaceful. Best to visit in Spring or early Summer when the water is flowing the most.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice easy gradual-slope, well-maintained trail to the waterfall, or goes up a scenic, rocky, steep-walled canyon.”
“Nice easy gradual-slope, well-maintained trail to the waterfall, or goes up a scenic, rocky, steep-walled canyon.”
“Nice easy gradual-slope, well-maintained trail to the waterfall, or goes up a scenic, rocky, steep-walled canyon.”
“This is an awesome hike but this does not give you directions to the trailhead- it takes you to a dead end in a neighborhood.”
Plan your run at Hunter Creek Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance3.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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