Travel + Leisure mentioned this Nevada waterfall simply minutes from Reno is greatest

It’s summertime and because the temperatures warmth up, Nevadans could also be heading to greater elevations to chill off.

And what higher technique to cool off on the finish of a hike than within the mist of a neighborhood waterfall?

Travel + Leisure listed the best waterfall in each state in 2026, naming one Nevada waterfall simply minutes from Reno the very best within the state.

“Whether you want to check out the top spot on your home turf or go chasing waterfalls across the country, these are the best to visit in every U.S. state,” the publication mentioned.

Here is what it’s essential to find out about mountaineering to Nevada’s greatest waterfall.

Galena Creek Falls named the very best waterfall in Nevada

Travel + Leisure named Tamarack Peak (Galena Creek) Falls as the very best waterfall in Nevada. The path to the falls are simply minutes from Reno, up Mt. Rose Highway.

“Sometimes, you want a breathtaking waterfall you can see from a roadside viewpoint. Other times, you want to work for it. Galena Falls is a hiker’s reward—a headwater tumble over a granite ledge about 2.5 miles along the Mount Rose Trail. The hike often offers a display of wildflowers around mid-July,” Travel + Leisure mentioned.

According to AllTrails, the path “is a popular option for families, small children, and pets as there are no steep inclines. The trail offers a moderate amount of shade throughout and features a beautiful waterfall that provides great photo backgrounds. However, some parts of the trail can be narrow.”

AllTrails mentioned the hike ought to take about 2.5 hours to finish.

Other Nevada waterfalls close to Reno

Galena Creek Falls may be decided as the very best within the state by Travel + Leisure, however they are not the one waterfalls only a brief drive from Reno. Some are even on the town. Here is an inventory of another waterfalls to take a look at in and close to Reno:

• Kings Canyon Waterfall – Just outdoors Carson City, this reasonably difficult 0.7-mile hike is simply 40 minutes from Reno. The considerably steep path rewards hikers on the finish with a improbable view of the Kings Canyon Waterfall and is a well-liked place not just for walkers, however birders as properly.
• Genoa Canyon Trailhead – This out-and-back hike outdoors of Genoa is lower than an hour from Reno. The 5.8-mile difficult hike is anticipated to take about three hours to finish. This is one other path that ends with a waterfall and in addition gives stunning mountain views.
• Hunter Creek Trail – This out-and-back hike is located close to West Reno and is a well-liked mountaineering and trail-running vacation spot. An attractive 30-foot waterfall is positioned on the finish of the round 6-mile hike. People ought to anticipate to spend round 3.5 hours mountaineering this reasonably tough path.