The Carson Range, the shoulder of the Sierra Nevada just west of Reno, Nevada, has peaks over 10,000 feet and is mostly contained in the Mt. Rose Wilderness Area. It provides unexpected opportunities for outdoor recreation near the urban area, and one such is the Hunter Creek Trail to Hunter Creek Falls. From the trailhead at the edge of a residential area, the trail initially follows an old Jeep road, entering the Mt. Rose Wilderness about a quarter-mile in just past a ford. The trail then stays on the…
