The Reno Arch in Downtown Reno (elev. 4,500’) stretches over Virginia Street at Commercial Row and is probably the most famous landmark in the city of Reno. At 10,776 feet of elevation, Mount Rose is the 2nd highest peak in the Lake Tahoe basin and is situated only 14 miles from downtown Reno, as the crow flies. With 6,200 feet of elevation difference between the summit, and downtown Reno, Mount Rose dominates the landscape to the south and west of the city. The neighborhoods in southwest Reno reach up into the foothills of the Mount Rose Wilderness.

This 26-27-mile backpacking trail, the Twin Valley Trail, is 30 minutes from downtown Dayton and has been featured in Backpacker Magazine. Set in the rolling hills of the Twin Valley, the TVT provides a backpacking experience reminiscent of other wilderness trails with beautiful hills, babbling brooks, abundant wildlife, history and small town charm.