You don’t have to go all the way to New England to see fabulous fall colors! If you look to where cottonwoods, aspens, and willows grow, you can find lots of places in Nevada for peeping leaves while you ride. The sweet spot in time for most of the state is September and October. That’s when you are most likely to find the vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow. Here are our top 5 must-ride Nevada horse trails for fall. 🍂
Walker River State Recreation Area
The horse-friendly Nature Trail isn’t long (only 5 miles out and back) but it follows the cottonwood-lined Walker River. Who doesn’t love hacking down a golden lane? Ride It
Great Basin National Park
Nevada’s only national park is always a great visit, but in the fall months it is a rainbow of colors thanks to huge aspen groves. Be prepared for much cooler mountain temps and unpredictable weather. Ride It
Delta Camp – Lahontan State Recreation Area
This little-used horse camp along the Carson River is a great basecamp for riding under a canopy of golden cottonwoods. Ride It
Jones/Whites/Thomas Creek Trails
Aspens and willows are interspersed among tall pines, making for a scenic autumn ride on these trails outside Reno.
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📸: Mary Sue Kunz
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Don’t overlook the Mojave! You can find splashes of fall color throughout southern Nevada. Ash trees, oaks, and cottonwoods turn bright shades of gold and orange and there are groves of them in many of the canyons outside Las Vegas. Ride It
Get Your Timing Just Right!
Check out this cool live fall foliage map so you can plan ahead for peak colors.
