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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
The trail contains views of mountains to the east and west.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
Lower Whites Creek Trail is popular amongst local dog walkers, trail runners, mountain bikers and casual hikers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
While the trail itself doesn't intersect much with the actual creek, there are a few stream crossings on wooden foot bridges.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
Near the top of the trail are a few small shaded areas where hikers can sit quietly beside the creek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
Owing to its high elevation, the trail may get snow during the colder months.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
The upper trailhead along Timberline Drive near the entrance to Galena Creek Regional Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
Much of the trail skirts the residential developments of the Galena neighborhood.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/29/2020
Lower Whites Creek Trail follows the course of Whites Creek from the edge of Galena Creek Regional Park to the lower Galena neighborhood in South Reno.