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Bike, Hike, and the Like

Bike, Hike, and the Like

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The fickle Reno and Tahoe weather can sometimes put a damper on your plans to get outdoors, but with so many trails, parks, and open landscapes, it’s a crime to stay indoors. So, before the first snowfall and on the days that the sun isn’t hidden by gloomy rain clouds, we have some spots you should explore!

Bike, Hike, and the Like

Mountain Biking Spots:

  • Tahoe Rim Trail offers a variety of terrain to suit a variety of riders at any skill level. Want to find some sand and silt, a few steep climbs, and downhill descents to try out? This trail has it all!
  • Picnic Rock Vista Ride is great for anyone looking for a leisure bike ride that offers some great sights. This 3-mile trip will ensure you leave with some great shots of Lake Tahoe and the pine forests that surround it.
  • Dry Pond Loop is a mountain biking spot at the base of Mount Rose with a challenging climb and an exhilarating descent. If it sounds too challenging for two wheels, you can try it on two feet — this spot is popular for hikers and joggers as well.
  • Hidden Valley Regional Park has a few mountain biking trail loops to choose from. Backcountry Loop will give your legs a workout, but Perimeter Loop and Highland Trail are great for beginner and intermediate riders.

Bike, Hike, and the Like

Hiking Spots:

  • Bartley Ranch Loop Trail has some great views that overlook the city. You’ll be happy to reach the top of this 1.5-mile hike, trust us.
  • Hunter Creek Trail covers a variety of terrain, but at the end of the hike, there’s a big reward: a waterfall! The hike is just a little shy of 6 miles and is sure to get your heart pumping.
  • Peavine Peak Trail is perfect for the experienced hiker, and you can bring your four-legged best friend with you! The dog-friendly trail covers 8.5 miles and has an elevation gain of 2,834 feet. The views of Reno and Sparks that are unlike any other.
  • Cross Peak Trail is where you should go if you’re looking for the perfect photo opportunity. Save energy for the last quarter mile, it’s steep!

We hope you and your family explore the outdoors while the weather is beautiful, and if you’re looking for a home that’s close to some great trails, give our team a call. We’ll show you some of the best homes close to areas that will keep you and your family outdoors and exploring the Nevada terrain.

 

David Morris Group Event Spotlight Great Reno Balloon Races

Event Spotlight: Great Reno Balloon Races

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David Morris Group Event Spotlight Great Reno Balloon Races

Reno offers so many visually appealing attractions, but none are more well known and beloved than the Great Reno Balloon Races – the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event.

 

The three-day event kicks off September 6th and goes through the weekend. Before the event is over, you’re sure to catch more than just a glimpse of dozens of hot air balloons taking flight and dotting the sky with a variety of colors.

 

When the Great Reno Balloon Races first started in 1982, there were close to 20 balloons that soared above the city, but today there up to 100 balloons flying high around town. This community tradition is truly a spectacle and residents and tourists bond over their lack of sleep and desire for some strong coffee as they sit and watch the balloons take flight during Dawn Patrol.

 

Friday – Sunday, gates to the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park will open at 3:30 AM for the Super Glow Show to start at 5:00 and the Dawn Patrol to begin at 5:30 AM. It’s recommended to get there early to get a good seat and be sure to bundle up! The mornings can be a little more than brisk, but it can warm up once the sun peaks out during Dawn Patrol.

 

If you and your family would like to see the sky covered in balloons, stick around until 7 AM, when the pilots will have a mass ascension and take off in swarms to color the sky.

 

Just North of Downtown Reno, more than 120,000 spectators will gather over the three-day period to watch a show that gets bigger and better year after year. The Great Reno Balloon Races have even been awarded the “Best Special Event in Reno” and “Best Special Event in Northern Nevada,” and the event continues to live up to the hype time and time again.

 

We hope to see you all out enjoying the hot air balloon show this year, and if you’re ever curious about any of the Reno neighborhoods, give us a call. With our help, you may be able to enjoy the show without leaving your backyard next year!