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| Hiking through the forest there is a quick change in climate and soil. The temp. cools down about 10 degrees and the trail is soft and full of pine needles. There was a lot of snow around the area too. The trail is hard to find at times, you just stay near the creek and continue. |
| Somewhere around 3 & 1/2 to 4 miles from the start of the hike there is a waterfall. It has a lot of ice around it this time of year. It is best seen from the left (east) side of the creek. There is a log laying across the creek that you can walk on to get over the creek to the east side just before the falls. |
| Above the falls is a large meadow. It is easiest to get to from the right (west) side of the creek. Hunter Lake is supposed to be another 3 & 1/2 to 4 miles on up stream. There is no trail above the falls that I've found yet, but I haven't tried to hard to get there either. Some day! It took 2 hours to get to the falls on this hike, so I'll need all day (or 2) to find the lake and get back. |
| The hike back is just as enjoyable. There are nice views of the city of Reno and the surrounding area just before you leave the wilderness area. |
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