Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
The Wetlands Loop has a dedicated parking area on the south end of Washoe Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A couple of interpretive signs and a vault toilet sit in the parking lot.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A gravel path to an observation deck is open year round, yet there are restrictions on dogs due to bird and waterfowl nesting cycles.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
The path to the observation deck.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Washoe Lake State Park Wetlands Loop observation deck.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A view of the Virginia Range to the south from the observation deck.
Shaun Hunter
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10/17/2018
While the area is surrounded by mountains, Washoe Lake State Park itself is mostly flat. The observation deck makes one of the only raised landmarks in the wetlands area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Due to seasonal closures for waterfowl nesting, visitors may find the wetlands lacking water when the trail opens in the summer season.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Wetlands grasses.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A couple of markers sign the official trail; however, visitors can walk further along the levees if they'd like to lengthen their hike.