Browns Creek Loop (Washoe County, Nevada)

 

The weather has been amazing these past couple of weeks and I'm going to take advantage of it. Though I should have spent the evening studying for an upcoming exam, I decided to tag along with the Reno Hiking Meetup group to do a new trail (to me), Browns Creek Loop.

Meeting at the trail head off of Joy Lake road just before 6:00 PM, the four of us almost immediately hit the trail. The trek was pretty easy as we followed a number of switchbacks through the forest and up the rolling hills. Eventually, we reach the loop itself and decide to go counter-clockwise. 

While there are some very mild uphills, the trail is overall well-maintained and easy to traverse. The stimulating conversation moves from Jack London to Aokigahara Forest to Ayn Rand, as we make our way across the swift moving creek on a small wooden bridge. The setting sun bodes of a cool evening breeze, but as we have almost completed the loop and made it back to the trail head, it is of little concern. 

As we approach the end of the trail, the four of us decide to stop at BJ's Brewhouse for a beer and continue the conversation. It was a quick 5 miles over some easy terrain, but its always nice learning some new trails in the area and meeting some fellow hikers.