Spring is now officially upon us—even though we were robbed of a snowy winter. Undoubtedly, it’s time to put the skis away; wipe the tears from our eyes; and think, instead, of hiking.
There is one trail that has been on my mind lately: Lower Whites Creek Trail, with a patch of California poppies alongside it, their bright orange contrasting beautifully with the vibrant green of springtime growth.
While many hikes around Reno offer stunning wildflowers (I just noticed fields of soft lupine along the Poedunk Trail on Peavine Mountain), Lower Whites Creek Trail offers a great variety of flowering plants, plus incredible views, a lovely creek and a snow-capped Mount Rose. Right now is a great time to visit this trail—before the summer hits and its exposed sections become uncomfortably warm…