A lot of hiking trails that interconnect. Good for bikes and horses. Easy to get to.

Did not check the center but great trails and views around the center. Ample parking too.

Its situated off the mt. Rose hwy, just enough to be accessible without feeling like you are four wheeling. It is also a great park and hike location I found out. So if you are looking for some outdoor activities to enjoy locally, or if you are just on your way through and want a nice free option to enjoy, I think you will be pleased.

Great place to stop on the way to Mt Rose Ski Area during the winter. The staff was helpful with restaurant ideas and other things to do in this area. Zip lining in tahoe was he bomb

Nice place to start off for going on the trails. They have a small gift shop inside. They do not sell food, but there is a gas station down the street.

Super helpful and one of the best National Forest Visitors Centers I’ve enjoyed. You can tell the locals take a lot of pride in the facility as it is well decorated with tons of very helpful information. We took a quick hike on the snow and it was fantastic.

This place is absolutely beautiful. Definitely need to stop on your way to tahoe.

The center provides interesting displays and quite a few excellent displays. The staff are courteous with a high degree of knowledge. It is very clean and well maintained. They offer films and talks as well as a shop containing many books and other items for purchase. They provide a lot of information about the surrounding environment and culture . There is an abundance of free brochures detailing hiking trails and other points of interest as well as scientific data. Several walking trails start from the visitor center and the surrounding nature areas are beautiful including the small bee habitat.

Great hike especially now when the creeks are full and flowing fast.

First time here..Visitor center closed but park is very nice and well kept.

Closed Monday through Thursday during winter. Nice facility, nicer nature walk in many directions. Visit before developers try to put more custom homes near here.

Great information and beautiful displays

I was only there for a short while and didnt walk the whole trail, but it was a very nice place.

Great for hikes and bike rides.

Very informative about the area flora and fona. Amazing place for a brain drain, head clean out good hike.

Awesome place for some family fun. We were looking for a snow place to do some sledding, playing and snow man with kids. This place is next to freeway and not very busy. Slopes are gentle and perfect for my 5 year old.

Galena Creek Park is a gem. Beautiful forest with a couple streams running through it. The hiking trails have something for everyone. I especially like combing the lower loop trails to make a nice 2 mile course for a morning run.

Love this place. It’s a must go and see!

Clean, well kept, great place to spend time outdoors.

Came to learn more about tortoise w my girl walk 2 of the trails ...

So Beautiful and Tranquil!!

Super nice visitor center they have educational talks and fun events monthly. They also have a really cute gift shop.

Beautiful mountain park. Good for picnics, hiking, and viewing nature. Interesting visitors center (not open every day). Easy access from Mount Rose Scenic Highway.

Very beautiful place!

This place is amazing for hiking loved the nature the fresh air the views are beautiful plus when you breath you just small the wonderful fresh air

Enjoy hiking here anytime of the year.

Beautiful place to do some low-key snow activities. Bathroom was open even on Christmas.

Fun good hike

This place is a hidden gem! Not only is it the starting point to a few gorgeous trails, the welcome center is a most pleasant surprise. Stop in when theyre open to see an excellent collection of birds.

Wonderful bird display collection!! Also an informative and friendly staff there! A must stop and enjoy on your travels!

So gorgeous! My daughter and I had fun hiking on the trails here!

Beautiful park and a great venue with the lodge! Staff were incredibly helpful

The actual center is only open on fridays, saturday, and sunday. I went on a monday, habing to use the restroom, and there wasnt anything available. its a great place of sledding and building snowmen.

Beautiful trail! Mostly shaded so its a good summer morning hike.

Great collection of birds and other local educational materials in the center

I had three 7 seven year olds and we spent three hours walking the interpretive loop, going through the visitors center, fishing in the pond , and having a picnic.

Very nice park to hang out at. Love the trails. Good place to get away for the day or hours.

Great local park. Hiking, biking and a picnic area.

Fun pace to visit! Look forward to have more time an hike some trsils!!

Amazing. A must when headed to tahoe

The trail and facility are well maintained. The visitor center is very helpful and eager to please. Its a perfect for training, especially of youre a beginner and yet seek a challenge. There are maps available and a host of other interesting pamphlets and reading materials for perusal. Love it for hiking. Cant wait to try it out during the winter. Enjoy!

It is a beautiful well-maintained state park

Stopped by before visiting a ski resort. Warm place. Had hot and bought two pairs of earrings made by a local artist.

Stopped in the area as a meeting point for about a dozen families and ended up going into the visitors center once it opened and found a lot of educational resources, a gift shop and creative space for children. The outside area didnt look like much with a medium sized parking lot, trail signs and lots of trees, but Im glad we went inside to spend some time looking at the area history and maps, native and local creatures, plantlife and restrooms. We hadnt planned on hiking on the trails, but saw locals and a couple with their dogs starting off. This center and volunteers were a great introduction to the area and should be included in any visitor itinerary.

Loved it there. I will definitely go back.

Love this place! Its a great place that offers hands on learning events. They have a gift shop as well. Nice people that work there. Great place to learn about local plants and animals.

We attended an interesting talk. Great place to see birds, but not to be a bird... taxidermy.

The small 1.7 mile loop was perfect for a late afternoon hike.

My favorite place for a run on some dirt. Beautiful views, gnarly hills, and the good, old-fashioned outdoors!

Beautiful hiking trails.

Beautiful area to explore. Great trails to hike or mountain bike. Ive even seen a few people on some of the trails with horses.

It was pretty fun but if your looking for a great sledding spot there are definitely better places

Better give me points or Im suing you

A great park and picnic area, a lot of trees and the occasional bear

Great sense of community here, the visitor center is full of information about our area, and the people working it are a blast.

Beautiful hike and clean bathrooms. Dogs should be on a leash though

Nice trail to walk on. beautiful!!

Forest trails in Reno! Who would have thunk it? Quiet and uncrowded even on weekends. On weekdays, you might not see anyone else on the trail. A mix of short trails (30 minutes) and long trails (all day). From easy (slight elevation gain) to moderate to strenuous (large elevation gain). For Fall colors on the trail, they peak October 10th to October 25th.

Great place to get information about the area.

We are so lucky to have this beautiful park in South Reno. What a great place to spend an hour, an afternoon or a whole day with your kids. The trails are easy walking, the creek is fabulous and the rangers are kid-friendly. I hope to take my students from Five Hearts Preschool in South Reno there for a field trip.

Good place to learn about the area when hiking and exploring this area.

This is a beautiful park dog friendly horse friendly

Clean, nice staff, informative.

The whiteloop trail is beautiful and challenging. Bring water and lots of determination to make the whole loop. I love this place and its in town so the drive is a snap. Good place

This camp is dangroues and do not ever send your kids to it because one of the campers had to go to the ER because some stupid kid couldnt control his temper!

Really close to town, but you feel like youre in the middle of nowhere. Great hiking trails, snow shoeing, and you can build a few small sled runs when the snow is fresh.

Galena Creek State Park is one of the jewels for Reno locals. Fishing pond is perfect for young kids looking to catch that first trout. Cool, well maintained hiking trails for kids or people looking to get a workout. Also a nice spot to have a wedding.

We have attended a few functions here and day camp was fantastic. My kids love it.

Lots of great bird exhibits. Staff was very helpful in helping us select the trail to Galena Falls.

This place is wonderful, year round. Great place to hang with friends in warmer weather, hiking or bbqing. In the winter, its a great place to hike if there isnt any snow, or go snow shoeing if there is. I see some people ride their horses in dry weather, as well. Just a lovely place, all around.

Its nice

Fun location to spend the day. Hiking, fishing, picnicking.

Cool n nice place

Great place to stop for breathtaking scenery and nice paths through native flora.

A piece of Paradise so close by!

Many people go as your on the trails you dont run into people its so big.

Great place to walk the dog or just go for a walk. Very pretty area.

Very nice walking opportunities. Well kept with beautiful surroundings.

Nice hike seems very local use, good 2600 vertical feet... jones white creek to church pond. Bathrooms were rough.

Stopped to use the restroom and ended up spending an hour totally emersed talking to the guide and learning about all the available activities.

Great biking and hiking trails

Beautiful day for a hike through and to Galena Creek visitors center.

They are an excellent Information Center, can provide you with the information and maps foe hiking in their forest area.

Get your adventure information here and go forth!

A great starting off point to a wonderful trail system.

We used to come here a lot to walk our dog and let him off leash but over the years the powers that be have placed more and more restrictions: Your dog essentially has to be leashed everywhere. Even in more remote areas.Its still good for a short hike without bringing Fido.Dog lovers can blame nanny state transplants for these restrictions.

Galena is a beautiful place to visit right outside of Reno. We love taking family photos here.

Alot of camping spots and trails

Nice park that is easily accessible from Mt Rose Hwy. Trails for enjoying the forest.

Lovely area. Not crowded at all.

Beautiful.

It was nice, but closed.

Educational and also has a little gift shop.

Went with son and saw a great presentation on Mountain Lions.

Great place for a hike. Plenty of options for length and difficulty of hike. The collection of stuffed birds in the visitor center is definitely worth a look too.

Went on for our Christmas tree tag. They were very helpful.

Definitely coming back! My family loved this place.

Great place to snowshoe and hike!

Came to play in the winter. No bathrooms open. Other than that, beautiful snow palyground.

Beautiful trails to explore the forest!