It’s impossible to pick the most beautiful hike in Nevada. There are a lot of truly beautiful hikes, and because of the state’s diverse terrain, they’re all very different. Sometimes you’re hiking among fiery red rock formations; other times through a forest of trees.

The Mount Rose Summit hike near Incline Village makes my list of most beautiful hikes for many reasons. For one, it’s a beautiful hike, plain and simple! It’s also easily accessible to those in the Lake Tahoe-Reno area. You don’t have to travel far into the wilderness to find this beautiful hike.

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Mount Rose Summit isn't actually the summit of Mount Rose. It is the top of a mountain pass along Highway 431 (Mount Rose Highway) connecting Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Reno. Mount Rose Summit is about 25 minutes from Highway 395. Map.
Everyone is excited to hike Mount Rose Summit, even your pooch!
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The trail is dog-friendly!
The Mount Rose Summit trail is well-maintained and clearly marked.
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At the trailhead there is a parking area for a major trail network, bathrooms, maps and informational pamphlets about the different hikes.

You can find some great information about Mount Rose and the different trails, here.
On your hike, you will pass wildflowers ...
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... streams ...
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... meadows ...
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... jaw-dropping views like this ...
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... and this.
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If you make it all the way to the top, you'll be well-rewarded.
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A 10.6-mile round trip, if you make it to the summit you will see for many miles in every direction. Your view includes the beautiful blue Lake Tahoe.
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The 360 degree panoramas at the top of the summit also overlook Reno.
But really, you'll be rewarded no matter how far you go.
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The waterfall is about 2.6 miles into the hike. Many hikers stop here and head back because the the hike gets steeper and more strenuous at this point.

If you enjoyed reading about the Mount Rose Summit hike but you don’t live in the area, check out this beautiful hike in Southern Nevada.

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