Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Parking for the North Loop Trail is near a self-pay station in a wide gravel pull out.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Shaded outhouses and a horse wash trough are located in the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
The trail begins behind a signed trail map. However, hikers should have their own navigation because many trails splinter and fork, and it can be hard to maintain a planned course.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
The trail begins through brush as it approaches a sand dune.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Sand dunes along Washoe Lake. It's scenic, but hard for hiking through.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
The trail continues in a southeast direction, with the dry Virginia Range in view.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Soft sand makes the hiking slow.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Unsigned forks like this one make the trail difficult if you are trying to follow a set route. Be prepared with navigation when doing this hike.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Approaching the lone mailbox and the fork with the South Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
A lone mailbox marks the point where the North Loop Trail meets the South Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Heading east along the bottom of the North Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Some trail forks are marked with seemingly displaced poles such as this.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Heading north, the trail approaches houses along the edge of Washoe State Park.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Facing Slide Mountain and the west along the North Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
It is possible to spot wildflowers along the trail during the right season.