Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow by Barile, Christopher

Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781945501586)

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Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow by Barile, Christopher

Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow

$27.95
Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow by Barile, Christopher

Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow

$27.95
Format: Paperback
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Reno: A Base Camp for All Seasons

Ideally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California's Sierra Nevadas and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers. The area's four-season climate combined with year-round sun guarantees that every day can be a great day to go exploring.


Discover the dramatic scenery and diverse terrain of ten distinct geographical regions with 101 hikes--all within no more than an hour's drive from downtown Reno. Enjoy a trail through snowbanks or amble along a sandy path. Traverse sage-covered hillsides or walk through meadows of wildflowers. Stroll along peaceful creeks or ascend to craggy cliffs and mountaintops. With Christopher and Elizabeth Barile as your guides and Reno as your base camp, you'll find your perfect adventure, whether you have a few hours to spend or time for an all-day trek.


  • History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike
  • Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers, fall foliage, and more
  • Ratings for trail conditions, difficulty, and suitability for children
  • Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about parking
  • Regional maps showing all trailheads in each chapter; route and elevation map for each hike
  • Best hikes for kids, teens, and adults with limited ability
  • Elevation gains, mileage, average hiking times, and even calculated caloric burn!
  • Hikes by interest: waterfalls, rock scrambling, bird watching, petroglyphs, wild horses, and many more
  • How to prepare & what to take
  • 101 great hikes to choose from!


    • Author: Christopher Barile, Elizabeth Barile
    ISBN-10: 1945501588
    ISBN-13: 9781945501586
    Publisher: Imbrifex Books
    Language: English
    Published: 04/05/2022
    Pages: 376
    Format: Paperback
    Weight: 1.75lbs
    Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.30d
    Award: Benjamin Franklin Award - Silver Medal Winner
    Award: Benjamin Franklin Award - Silver Medal Winner

    Review Citation(s):
    Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 48
    By Christopher Barile
    By Christopher Barile
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    Christopher (PhD) and Elizabeth (MSc.) Barile have hiked over 200 trails in Nevada and California while pregnant or carrying their two young children on their backs. They are alumni of Stanford University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Chris is currently a chemistry professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. They live in the beautiful city of Reno and have hiked over a thousand miles here. Although they have published dozens of scientific papers, this work is their first book.

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