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Rosewood Nature Study Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Reno, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rosewood Nature Study Area'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.
What runners say about Rosewood Nature Study Area
“Yes, there is car noise, but it’s still a beautiful wetlands walk with lovely views of the mountains.”
“Easy hike with beautiful views to Mt Rose.”
Easy hike with beautiful views to Mt Rose. Lots of birds for people who enjoy bird watching.
Went here on MLK Jr. Day for the bio blitz. The people working there are epic! They love nature and are friendly. The main building at the front where the parking lot is has restrooms and is a neat visitor center. The grounds have many trails. There is no price to enter, but I would look up the hours before going.
Easy walk and fabulous wildlife. The Nature Center is worth the time with friendly and informative people 👍
Great place to enjoy nature , love the area , very quiet , bring your dogs , and just enjoy the walk..
Trail conditions & character
“Yes, there is car noise, but it’s still a beautiful wetlands walk with lovely views of the mountains.”
“Great place to enjoy nature , love the area , very quiet , bring your dogs , and just enjoy the walk.”
“The path is partly old asphalt and partly well-maintained small gravel, so it’s easy on the feet if mobility is an issue.”
“The path is partly old asphalt and partly well-maintained small gravel, so it’s easy on the feet if mobility is an issue.”
“6m loop that goes through the old golf course that’s being deconstructed/re-wilded.”
“The main building at the front where the parking lot is has restrooms and is a neat visitor center.”
“The main building at the front where the parking lot is has restrooms and is a neat visitor center.”
Plan your run at Rosewood Nature Study Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitethegreatbasininstitute.org
- Phone+1 775-525-8818
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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