Sagehen Hike
Sagehen is one of my favorite hikes because it is flat, which is good for kids, follows a creek and the scenery changes as you walk along the trail.
I posted more about this trail here:
Sawtooth Trail
I call this hike the “Oh 6,” which is what you will hear the locals call it. It is a single track loop that is very popular for mountain biking but also great for hiking. It is really fun to take your kids on the hike because you hike through a lot of different scenery and there are fun things for your kids to explore, like fallen trees and large granite boulders. You also have breath taking views of the Truckee River Canyon. Don’t forget your camera!
Directions and more information can be found here.
This trail is a winding single-track loop through a mix of high desert and Jeffrey Pine Forest. It gains and loses the same 200 feet numerous times throughout its course. Some of the standout features of this trail are the two overlooks into the Truckee River Canyon, and the available connectivity to other routes on the Mt. Watson trail network. Popular as a day hike, trail run, or mountain bike ride. Total loop is 9 miles.
Directions to Trailhead
From Downtown, head east on Brockway Road. At the first light (Palisades Drive) turn right. Turn right again on Silver Fir, and then left on Thelin. The USFS 06 road is on the right. Turn here and proceed 1/2 mile to the trailhead on the right.
