Looking to immerse yourself in spring colors? You’ll love this wildflower hike near Reno, Nevada this spring. The Ballardini Ranch Upper and Lower Loop is a 2.2-mile trail that’s rated moderate. It’s laid out in a figure-eight shape and it will take you about an hour to complete it. Along the way, you can enjoy incredible views and you’ll be surrounded by hundreds of colorful wildflowers. Read on to learn more about it.

The Ballardini Ranch Upper and Lower Loop Trail is a special one! It's not far from the city of Reno, but you'll feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere.
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This trail is popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and explorers on horseback.
This trail is easy to follow. There's only 255 feet of elevation gain along the way. Be sure to bring some water - it can get very hot on this trail on a warm day.
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If you take a hike on this trail in the springtime, you're sure to see lots and lots of wildflowers.
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You'll be amazed at the variety of shapes and colors in these flowers!
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Some flowers are quite large.
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Other wildflowers are super tiny!
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There are so many different species of wildflowers blooming in the Ballardini Open Space.
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Take only pictures; leave nothing but footprints. You'll surely want to take a lot of photos - but please don't pick the flowers.
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Even though this hike will only take an hour or so to complete, you'll probably end up out there a bit longer than that.
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You'll want to marvel at the beauty of the flowers you see along the way - and that takes time.
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You'll also want to enjoy incredible views like this one!
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Have a great hike.

This wildflower hike near Reno, Nevada is one to remember! You’ll have a lovely time exploring this trail and stopping to smell the flowers along the way. Happy spring!

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Ballardini Ranch Trailhead, 8745-, 8799 Lone Tree Ln, Reno, NV 89511, USA