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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The trail begins at the far end of the Mt Rose Resort Winters Creek Lodge parking area, behind a couple benches and interpretive signs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The 1 mile trail follows a gradual uphill slope that eventually 200' in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
There are wide views of the neighboring mountains, valleys and cities from the trail - sometimes all at once.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The single track dirt trail heads up the smaller hill of Slide Mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Viwes of Slide Mountain and the ski area from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The summit of Mt Rose dominates the skyline to the northwest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Views of the urban sprawl of Reno from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Several interpretive signs offer insight into the area's history.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Slide Mountain Trail peak.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Getting a view of the ski runs on Slide Mountain at Mt. Rose Ski Resort.