Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
There is a small parking area along Joy Lake Rd, directly across the street from the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
The first portion of the trail gently climbs up the side of the mountain, eventually hitting 500' in elevation gain when reaching the loop.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Views through the trees of Reno.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain peak through the gaps in the canopy.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Pine forest along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
A short spur to a vista point offers views over the site of a former ghost town themed amusement park. The park only lasted three years. Luxury homes now sit on the site.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Brown's Creek Trail - Washoe Valley, Nevada
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Views across Washoe Valley from the high elevated trail.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Though the trail is named for Brown's Creek, it really only intersects with the stream at a couple points.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Currently the trail has been rerouted due to recent fires that devastated the area.
Shaun Hunter
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05/11/2025
Brown's Creek Trail spends most of its time tracing high ridges.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/11/2025
Crossing Brown's Creek.