Galena Creek Falls

Waterfall · Washoe County County, NV · 39.326150, -119.926920

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Galena Falls on the Mount Rose Trail, June 2020 — Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0

Hike: 2.5 mi each way
Dogs: Allowed

Galena Creek Falls is a waterfall on Galena Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. Reaching it is a 2.5 mi hike each way. Flow season is not on file yet.

The falls

Flow note	High-elevation falls on Galena Creek that can stay buried in snow into July, then usually keep flowing into late summer.

Access

Hike	2.5 mi each way
Parking	Mt. Rose Welcome Plaza (Mount Rose Summit trailhead), 15.6 mi west of I-580 on NV-431. Vault toilet; no potable water; no picnic tables.
When it fills	The summit lot fills quickly, especially on weekends.
Fee	No fee
Hours	Trailhead open 24 hours, January to December
Managed by	USDA Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Carson Ranger District)

Rules

Dogs	Allowed

Common questions

Is Galena Creek Falls open?

Hours: Trailhead open 24 hours, January to December.

How long is the hike to Galena Creek Falls?

It's a 2.5 mi hike each way. Parking: Mt. Rose Welcome Plaza (Mount Rose Summit trailhead), 15.6 mi west of I-580 on NV-431. Vault toilet; no potable water; no picnic tables. The summit lot fills quickly, especially on weekends.

Is there a fee at Galena Creek Falls?

Yes. No fee.

When is Galena Creek Falls flowing?

High-elevation falls on Galena Creek that can stay buried in snow into July, then usually keep flowing into late summer.

What are the rules at Galena Creek Falls?

Dogs are allowed.