Late Spring Hike along White's Creek in Galena Creek Rec Area

Let's hike this again, on a late Spring weekend of 2025.

Galena Creek National Recreation Area offers many trails of various lengths, elevations and altitudes. One of our favorite moderately-paced walks is along Upper White's Creek , an out-back (approx. 1.5 miles each way= 3 Round Trip) (or continuing up to Dry Pond for the more energetic 2.1 x2=4.2). Some elevation gain is involved, rising from approx. 6200 to 6600 ft. However, this scenic hike will take a leisurely pace with breaks. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/2/c/3/600_463032995.jpeg

https://www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org/trail-info.html

Take Mt Rose Hwy (US 431) west from I-580, to Timberline Road (well-signed). Turn right (north) to the road on your left for White's Creek Trailhead. Map at https://www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org/trail-info . Bring water, snacks, adequate hiking footwear, and sunscreen if desired.