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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
The trailhead is behind a gate at the side of the road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Several trails and backcountry roads intersect branch off from the trailhead - the Hobo Trail continues ahead into the spring area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Views of northwest Reno opening up as the trail gains in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
The springs provide an ecosystem of shrubs and trees in an otherwise barren area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Looking up the Hobo Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Views from the top of the spring path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
From above the springs, trails continue in several directions but all require a steep climb out of the valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Descending from the high point of the hike to a rock formation with sweeping wide views of the Truckee Meadows area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Panorama of the Reno area from the Peavine foothills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
Views of downtown Reno from the Hobo Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/05/2024
A slight jog back to the trailhead from the bottom of the hill section of the hike.

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