Hidden Valley Regional Park

Let me preface this review with a note: I am reviewing primarily the hiking trails behind the park. The park itself deserves 4 stars for its cleanliness, location, and upkeep. Behind the park, there are some hills that are fun to explore and get lost in.
I prefer to hike behind Hidden Valley Regional Park when I’m looking for a slightly shorter work-​out. One of the biggest problems I have with these hills/​the hiking here is the loose gravel. On your way up, it isn’t too bad. There are great views, it is easy to stop on any hill or choose to keep climbing up, and the incline is pretty moderate. However, when you make your way back down, it is hard to keep your footing. I always end up with a scrape or two from a slide I take down one hill or another.
This is a good place to hike with a small group of people and it is pretty dog friendly. The paths are relatively narrow. Sometimes you run into wild horses on the trail which is always fun to see! During the summer, there isn’t much shade so the hot sun can be unforgiving: pack lots of water!

So many of the parks near the Reno/​Sparks area are great, but Hidden Valley Regional Park has features that distinguish it in terms of awesomeness. First is the access to the canyon trails: great heights, wild horses, quiet trails. Second is the view of downtown Reno from the grassy area near the north entrance to the park. What a view! Third is the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Sure, there’s only one bathroom building with two stalls in the women’s unit, but quality over quantity.
The Reno 5000 race series brought this out-​of-​my-​way park to my attention. I came here twice before the race to check out the conditions: nicely paved roads, a two-​mile perimeter trail that is wide in some places and single-​track in other places, and nice, rolling hills throughout. There is a ton of parking in the park: there must have been multiple hundreds of people come race day and the farthest parking lot, on the east side of the horse arena, had many open spots.
Folks with kiddos will appreciate the two playground areas – one near the north entrance and one near the south entrance – and food-​consumers will appreciate the good-​sized pavilion picnic area. Maps of the park abound, which is great for folks who are trying to figure out the trails.

Went here to meet a friend so our babies could play recently. Decent little park set in the middle of a residential section. They had a small play ground (no safety swings or things for toddlers though), some tennis courts, covered gazebo-​like picnic areas and plenty of green grass. Also a plus for me were the running water fountains and the open and clean bathrooms. Near the picnic area was also a horseshoe court which is great for small get-​togethers.

Great views of valley and challenging hike or relaxing walk on the loop round park. Playground for the kids and dogs are allowed. Check it out.

So many trails for all levels. We really enjoyed this place. There are 2 dog parks completely fenced. One for small dogs and another for larger. Next time we are going to hike a mountain trail!

This park is simply lovely! It is located near a really nice community in Reno. It is up and away from all the busy streets, which I love. It is so nice to not hear cars constantly passing. It’s quiet, except for the sounds of people and dogs enjoying the park. There’s some grassy areas to enjoy a picnic or play on the grass. The park is cute; however, I wish they had swings! The area feels safe; you can stay close and watch your kids play without having to constantly worry about passing traffic or what not. The dog park is great, as well. I don’t have a dog, myself, but I have been there with friends and their fur babies. They have two different parts: one for small dogs and one for big dogs. All my friends, who have dogs, love this park. It is fully fenced; you don’t have to worry about an escapee pup. I like that there are little trails, you can head off on, for a walk. On top of all that, the park is beautiful! It is kept clean. There are trees and grass and, of course, are desert surroundings. There’s also a ton of parking! I love this place; it is one of my favorite parks, in Reno. As long as it stays well-​maintained, my family and I will continue coming back here, for years to come.

Ample single track trails and opportunities for hiking just minutes from downtown Reno. I would not recommend these trails on hot days because of the severe western exposure and lack of year round streams. Still, a great urban hiking system worthy of visiting for day hikes and leisurely strolls with family. Chances are good you’ll see a few of Nevada’s famous «wild» horses. Give them space, they are not pets and can be aggressive if hungry or scared.