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March guided hikes include full moon hike at Washoe Lake State Park

Event Date: 
Repeats every month until Sun Mar 22 2015 . Also includes Sat Mar 14 2015, Sun Mar 22 2015.
March 5, 2015 (All day)
March 14, 2015 (All day)
March 22, 2015 (All day)

Washoe Lake State Park is offering three guided hikes in March, including a full moon hike through the sand dunes and along the beach, a Dune Trek/Beach Stroll, and a hike to the overlook on the Deadman’s Creek trail. Registration is required for the full moon hike only.
Participants will learn about the natural and cultural history of the park and surrounding area.

Thursday, March 5: Full Moon Hike
This is an easy, one-mile round-trip walk beside the sand dunes and along the beach at Washoe Lake. Reservations are required for this hike and are limited to 30. Please call (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdis​s.net to make reservations. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
WHEN: Thursday, March 5. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 4855 Eastlake Blvd (Take the Eastlake Blvd Exit #44 from I-580.).
Meet at the Overflow parking lot. From the main (south) entrance to the park, turn left and it’s the first parking lot on the right.
COST: Guided hikes are included with the park’s entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Nevada residents receive a $2 discount.
CONTACT: Please call (775) 687-4319 for more information, or e-mail us at washoelake@hdiss.net.

Saturday, March 14: Dune Trek Hike
This is a moderate, 2.5-mile, round-trip hike through the sand dunes on the south east side of Washoe Lake. Please bring good walking shoes, as the trail may be sandy, muddy, or snow-covered. We will talk about the history of the park and the Washoe Valley.
WHEN: Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.
WHERE: Meet at the Equestrian Area in the main (south) part of the park. 4855 Eastlake Blvd (take the Eastlake Blvd Exit # 44 from I-580 between Carson City and Reno). After passing the fee booth, turn right, pass the campground, and park near the group pavilion.
COST: These hikes are included with the park’s entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Nevada
residents receive a $2 discount.
CONTACT: Please call (775) 687-4319 for more information or e-mail us at washoelake@hdiss.net.

Sunday, March 22: Deadman’s Creek Hike
This is a moderate, one-mile, round-trip hike to the overlook on the Deadman’s Creek Trail. There is a short, steep climb to the top, where we will have great views of Washoe Lake and the Washoe Valley. Learn some history about the park and the Washoe Valley on this hike.
WHEN: Sunday, March 22 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: 4855 Eastlake Blvd. (Take the Eastlake Blvd Exit #44 from I-580.). Meet at the Equestrian area. After entering the park, turn right, pass the campground, and take the short gravel road to park near the pavilion.
COST: These hikes are included with the park’s entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Nevada
residents receive a $2 discount.
CONTACT: Please call (775) 687-4319 for more information or e-mail us at washoelake@hdiss.net.

— Jenny Ramella is a Public Information Officer for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
in Carson City.

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