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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
From opposite Valley Wood Park, the trail begins on a dirt track behind a gate.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
The trail begins climbing, and will proceed at a gradual uphill slope until the halfway point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
The trail traces open space in the middle of a northwest Reno neighborhood.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
One half of the loop is paved while the other is gravel. It's easier to follow the gravel route uphill so you know where the trail forks at.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
A small stream crossing along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
The gravel portion of the Upper Chalk Creek Loop is single track through sage and brush.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
Downhill views along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
The gravel trail comes to an end at the paved path, marking the turnaround point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
Following the paved trail portion downhill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/27/2024
Reno's Upper Chalk Creek Loop Trail.