Wildflowers & Waterfalls In Reno Tahoe

When it comes to spring in Reno Tahoe, it is pretty much the best of both worlds. Not just can you still ski at your preferred mountain, but at lower elevations, the snow is melting, the wildflowers are blossoming, and the waterfalls are roaring, making for wonderful hiking. If you are planning to stay in a luxury Reno NV hotel, such as Kramer’s Midtown, the following are some of the must-visit Reno and Lake Tahoe hikes with waterfalls and blooming flowers.

Reno Hiking Trails with Waterfalls & Wildflowers

A sea of purple will take over the desert, as spreading phlox and the common purple mustard start to flourish during April and May. Explore local hiking trails to witness desert Indian paintbrushes and big-headed clovers. Part of the orchid family, the rare broad-leaved twayblade is predominantly situated in Tahoe and can be found around small creeks.

Hunt for lupine, California poppies and wild iris in the foothills in May and June. There are a lot of popular hiking trails to witness these wildflowers, including Upper Thomas Creek and Tom Cooke Trail. Other wonderful places to visit include areas around Virginia City, Washoe Lake State Park, and Huffaker Hills. The majorities of these popular hikes are accessible without any difficulty, with parking lots and evidently marked trailheads.

Blended with state flower of Nevada - sagebrush - diverse kinds of Sierra primroses and buckwheat will be adding stunning pops of pink, yellow and red throughout the region at all elevations.

Staying in a boutique hotel in Midtown Reno and looking for waterfalls? Explore the Kings Canyon Loop in Carson City or the Hunter Creek Trail in Reno. Both trails offer stunning waterfalls that are at their peak during the springtime.

Find Mountain Peaks & Wildflowers

You can look forward to see Nevada wildflowers, including wandering daisies, alpine paintbrushes, penstemon, and lilies as late as July if you make a decision to head into the mountains around Reno Tahoe. If you missed seeing the mountains covered in a blanket of white snow, the wandering dairy will fill the meadows with white blossoms. Alpine paintbrushes and lilies will simply add color pops alongside the trails and are ideal for photos of vast and gorgeous backyard of Reno.

Lake Forest Beach in Tahoe City and Tahoe Meadows near Mt. Rose are some of the most scenic spots for wildflowers. The Mt. Rose trail is a one-two punch with wildflowers and a beautiful waterfall about two miles into a 4.6 mile (single side) hike. Other Lake Tahoe area waterfalls consist of Eagle Falls and Glen Alpine Falls - both situated on the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

Do you know Reno is also home to some of the top attractions such as the biggest outdoor climbing wall, the National Automobile Museum, the Nevada Museum of Art, and a half mile, snowmelt-driven kayak park right in the heart of downtown? Your taste buds and thirst will be satisfied with the area’s best budding culinary scene and brewpub.

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