This 1.9 mile long trail (one way) is rated as moderate and sees light use from May through October. The trail descends some steep switchbacks on its way down into the Bear Wallow drainage. Because of this, a lot of people use this trail to begin loop hikes that don't include heading back up the hill on the Reno Trail. The Reno Trail does meet the Bear Wallow Trail and the Schell Canyon Trail, both of which offer much gentler ascents from the canyon bottom but you'll need to shuttle between the trailheads or be prepared to hike the 2-3 miles in between the upper ends.

It's 1.9 miles down the canyon to the junction with the Bear Wallow Trail #63, another 1.1 miles downstream to the junction with the Schell Canyon Trail #316. In that 1.9 miles, the Reno Trail drops 1,120 feet. As this trail is in the Bear Wallow Wilderness, no motorized or mechanized vehicles (including mountain bikes) are allowed.

Elevation: 8,880' to 7,760'

Access: Go south out of Alpine about 28 miles on US 191. Turn west on Forest Road 25 for about 5.2 miles.There's a pullout on the left for the trailhead with parking across from the road to the Reno Lookout.

USGS Maps: Baldy Bill