Galena Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Galena Falls

Near Reno, Nevada

Height30 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonLate spring

Galena Falls is a 30-ft waterfall near Reno, Nevada, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). a snowmelt fall below Mount Rose near Reno and Tahoe. Best season: Late spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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