Dry Pond – Lower Thomas Creek Trail loop from Galena High School

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Washoe County

Dry Pond – Lower Thomas Creek Trail loop from Galena High School

Hard

3.2

(10)

riders

Dry Pond – Lower Thomas Creek Trail loop from Galena High School

03:10

31.2km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 11.1 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.31 km

Firewood Storage at Galena Creek Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Galena Creek Regional Park is the starting point for a lot of popular hikes in the area. It's also a great spot to start and finish a ride on Mount …

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15.6 km

Junction of Dry Pond Trail & Jones/Whites Creek Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail junction—a beautiful, shady spot perfect for a break and a snack—also provides a chance to connect to longer trails and loops for whatever size adventure fits your timeline.

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17.1 km

Dry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Located in a meadow on top of a ridge, Dry Pond is a good spot to have a water break. No matter which way you got here you had a good climb, so catch your breath before tackling the downhill.

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17.1 km

If your timing is right, you'll enjoy an array of colors provided by alpine wildflowers in this meadow. Sweeping views to the southwest also reveal the peaks of the Mount Rose Wilderness, which are often still snow-capped well into summer.

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27.0 km

Lower Thomas Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In contrast to the upper section of trail, which winds its way through pine forests, Lower Tomas Creek is generally traversing the familiar rock and sagebrush of the high desert. …

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31.2 km

End point

Parking

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