Reno Trail, Greenlee
Trails in Arizona
What to Pack for Reno Trail, Greenlee
Pack with the terrain and wildlife in mind, and you'll be ready for anything here.
A well-prepared pack for Reno covers 4 categories: essential, wildlife gear, climate gear, terrain gear.
Essential
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Water (minimum 2L) — Even cool-weather hiking demands steady hydration, as exertion and altitude increase water loss faster than most expect.
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Navigation (map/GPS/compass) — Even well-marked trails have confusing junctions, especially in fog or snow; a GPS unit or downloaded map keeps you on route.
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Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen) — Quality sunglasses prevent snow blindness and reduce eye strain during long days on exposed trails or ridgelines.
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First aid kit — Adhesive bandages, antiseptic, and athletic tape handle the most common trail injuries and weigh under a pound.
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Extra food — Blood sugar drops fast during sustained effort outdoors, and having a reserve keeps your body and mind sharp.
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Headlamp with extra batteries — Batteries drain faster in cold weather; carrying spares ensures you won't be left in the dark when you need light most.
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Fire starter — Starting a fire boosts morale and provides light, warmth, and a way to purify water in an emergency.
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Emergency shelter (space blanket) — If an injury forces you to stop moving, a reflective blanket prevents the rapid heat loss that leads to hypothermia.
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Knife or multi-tool — In a survival situation, a blade lets you process tinder, build shelter, and prepare food.
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Extra clothing layer — Wet clothing accelerates cooling; a dry backup layer can prevent hypothermia when conditions turn.
Wildlife Gear
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Hiking buddy (avoid solo) — Solo hikers are more vulnerable to predatory behavior from mountain lions, which typically avoid groups.
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Noise maker — A loud whistle doubles as a rescue signal, serving both wildlife safety and emergency communication.
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Gaiters — Beyond snakes, gaiters also protect against thorns, brush, and ticks in overgrown trail sections.
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First-aid snakebite kit — A lightweight pressure bandage and marker for tracking swelling take up minimal space but provide critical aid.
Climate Gear
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Insulated layers — Layering lets you regulate temperature as conditions change, preventing the sweat buildup that causes chills later.
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Hand warmers — Beyond comfort, hand warmers can help treat mild hypothermia by warming blood flowing through the extremities.
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Thermos — A thermos also works in reverse: cold water stays cold in summer heat, encouraging steady hydration.
Terrain Gear
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Trekking poles — Trekking poles also serve as emergency splint supports, tarp poles, or probes for testing snow depth.
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Ankle-support boots — Stiff soles transfer less impact on rocky terrain, reducing foot fatigue over long distances.
Seasonal Gear
- Spring: Camera, Wildflower field guide
- Fall: Camera, Binoculars (foliage viewing)
Activities & Best Time to Visit Reno Trail, Greenlee
The Alpine Forest terrain here lends itself to a range of outdoor activities throughout the year.
The mix of Alpine Forest terrain and Temperate conditions here supports everything from hiking, photography, picnicking.
The scenery here earns a 65/100 photography rating — Exceptional dark sky (Bortle 1-2) and 3 excellent meteor showers.
Activities
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hiking — With sturdy footwear and preparation, trails open up expansive views and quiet solitude.
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photography — Outdoor photography invites you to slow down and frame the beauty around you.
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picnicking — Whether lakeside or in a meadow, it's a relaxed way to savor both the setting and the company.
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running — From flat paths to rolling hills, running outdoors adds variety to your routine.
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walking — Perfect for all ages, a casual walk can turn any outdoor space into a relaxing nature experience.
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wildlife_viewing — Bring binoculars and patience — nature often rewards careful, respectful observers.
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Terrain: Alpine Forest — Rocky soils and scattered clearings are typical.
Wildlife Safety at Reno Trail, Greenlee
Before heading out, it helps to know which wildlife to be cautious around.
The danger score of 30/10 at Reno accounts for Mountain lions, Venomous snakes, Remote (153mi from city) in the area.
- Mountain lions
- Venomous snakes
- Remote (153mi from city)
- Exceptional dark sky (Bortle 1-2)
- 3 excellent meteor showers
- Fall foliage
- Spring wildflowers
Venomous Snakes
4 venomous snake species are found in this area: Western Diamondback, Mojave, Sidewinder, Arizona Coral Snake.
Broad triangular head, vertical pupils, and a stout body often exceeding 3 to 4 feet in length.
Remove constrictive items and remain calm; do not cut, suck, or apply ice to the wound.
Distinct facial stripe behind the eye and a prominent rattle.
Keep the victim calm and monitor breathing while awaiting medical care.
Usually under 2 feet long with a relatively short rattle.
Do not attempt to capture the snake; focus on reaching emergency care quickly.
Head is blunt with a black snout.
Keep the victim calm and still while awaiting treatment.
- Watch where you step and place hands
- Stay on trails
- Wear boots and long pants in snake country
- Do not reach under rocks or logs
- If bitten: stay calm, immobilize limb, seek medical help immediately
- Do NOT: cut wound, suck venom, apply tourniquet, ice, or alcohol
Nature & Wildlife at Reno Trail, Greenlee
The Alpine Forest terrain here supports a rich ecosystem worth noticing as you explore.
The ecosystem around Reno is defined by its Alpine Forest landscape, supporting everything from Gambel Oak and Southwestern Ponderosa Pine to Wild Turkey and Canada Goose.
Trees (2)
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Gambel Oak — It often grows in dense thickets, spreading by underground sprouts to form large colonies. -
Southwestern Ponderosa Pine — Its thick bark forms broad orange plates separated by dark fissures.
Wildflowers (6)
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upright prairie coneflower — Distinct elongated brown cone above reflexed petals. -
Woods' rose — Red rose hips forming after flowering. -
golden columbine — Lantern-like blooms adapted to hummingbird pollination. -
manyflowered gromwell — Low clumping plant with narrow foliage. -
cutleaf coneflower — Multiple bright blooms forming loose clusters.
Other Plants (5)
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western blue flag
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Scarlet Gilia
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great mullein
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MacDougal verbena
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scarlet cinquefoil
Mammals (7)
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Wapiti — Adults may weigh 500–1,000 pounds. -
Bighorn Sheep — Sure-footed build adapted to steep cliffs. -
Mule Deer — Bucks carry branching antlers that fork rather than form a single main beam. -
Pronghorn — Built for speed with long legs and large lungs. -
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel — Bushy tail and alert posture.
Birds (11)
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Wild Turkey — Paler Rio Grande subspecies in the West -
Canada Goose — Smaller cackling-type with shorter neck -
Dark-eyed Junco — Pink-sided form with pale gray and buff flanks -
Mountain Bluebird — Slim thrush shape -
Bufflehead — Compact body and short bill
Reptiles (5)
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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake — Typically grows 18–36 inches long with a narrow head and round pupils. -
Greater Short-horned Lizard — Typically under 5 inches long. -
Ornate Tree Lizard — Typically 4–6 inches long. -
Southwestern Fence Lizard — Typically 5–8 inches long including tail. -
Plateau Fence Lizard — Usually 5–7 inches long including tail.
Amphibians (3)
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Arizona Tree Frog -
Western Tiger Salamander -
Arizona Toad
Insects (12)
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Blue Fungus Beetle -
Ridings' Satyr -
Nokomis Fritillary
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Common Ringlet -
Ruddy Copper
Fungi (6)
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lobster mushroom -
Barrow's Bolete
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Kaibab Jack -
Spring Polypore -
Floccularia albolanaripes
Other Wildlife (1)
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Speckled Dace
Nature Bingo at Reno Trail, Greenlee
Can you spot them all? Check off each species as you find it on your visit.
Wildlife Challenge
Botany Challenge
Reno Trail, Greenlee Climate & Sun
The numbers behind the best (and worst) times to visit Reno.
Month-by-month temperatures at Reno range from °F to °F.
Climate type: Temperate
Annual avg temp: 45.7°F
Annual precipitation: 29.5 in
With an average annual temperature of 45.7°F and 29.5 inches of precipitation, Reno has cool, moderate rainfall conditions. Summer highs average around 63°F, while winter lows drop to 31°F.
Best months to visit: May, Jun, Sep. Consider avoiding: Jan, Dec.
| Month | Avg Temp | Precip |
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| Jan | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 42°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 50°F | 0.9 in |
| Jun | 60°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 56°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 47°F | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 2.7 in |
Daylight & Sun Times
Daylight ranges from 9.9 hours in winter to 14.4 hours in summer — a difference of 4.5 hours.
Summer: 5:06 AM – 7:28 PM
Winter: 7:14 AM – 5:11 PM
Reno Trail, Greenlee Trip Planning & Access
Time to plan the details — access, cost, and travel information for your visit.
Access to Reno is primarily via Phoenix, 153 miles away.
Visitor Friendliness
Accessibility: dog-friendly (likely_allowed), family-friendly (excellent), elderly-friendly (moderate).
- Dogs: likely_allowed — No restrictions found
- Families: excellent
- Elderly: moderate (Significant elevation (>200ft), Unpaved surface)
- Strollers: not_recommended (20/100)
- Beginners: Good starting point (Moderate difficulty (+5))
- Accessibility: Generally accessible to most visitors (90/100)
Places Near Reno Trail, Greenlee
Looking for more? Here's what else is close by.
The region around Reno is rich with options — 14 nearby destinations are worth exploring.
Nearby Trails
- Gobbler Point Trail, Greenlee 2.53 mi
- Rose Spring Trail, Greenlee 3.48 mi
- Double Cienega Trail, Greenlee 3.59 mi
- Mcbride Mesa Trail, Greenlee 3.87 mi
Nearby Campgrounds
- Kp Cienega Cg Campground, Greenlee 4.86 mi
- Hannagan Cg Campground, Greenlee 5.64 mi
- Strayhorse Cg Campground, Greenlee 7.68 mi
- Caldwell Cabin Campground, Apache 9.48 mi
- Honeymoon Campground (N, 0mi), Greenlee 10.33 mi
Stargazing & Night Sky at Reno Trail, Greenlee
Clear nights in this area reveal more stars than most people expect.
Light pollution at Reno is Typical truly dark site (Bortle 2), which means bright constellations and planets are visible.
Constellations
Key constellations visible from this latitude include Ursa Minor, Cepheus.
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Ursa Minor — Visible throughout the year in much of the United States, Ursa Minor rotates steadily around the North Celestial Pole. -
Cepheus — Though its stars are modest in brightness, Cepheus is visible year-round from most of the U.S.
Meteor Showers
The Geminids peaks around December 13-14 and is the best meteor shower visible from here.
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Geminids — peaks December 13-14 (excellent)Find a dark location away from city lights and give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adjust for peak rates.
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Quadrantids — peaks January 3-4 (excellent)Look toward the northern sky after midnight for the highest activity.
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Perseids — peaks August 11-13 (excellent)Expect fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs under dark skies.
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Eta Aquariids — peaks May 5-6 (good)Plan for early morning viewing; activity increases in the hours just before sunrise.
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Delta Aquariids — peaks July 28-29 (fair)Southern states often see stronger activity due to radiant placement.
Planets
Planets visible to the naked eye from this location:
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Venus — The brightest planet, often called the Morning or Evening Star -
Jupiter — The largest planet, bright and steady in the night sky -
Saturn — Famous for its rings, visible as a golden steady light -
Mars — The Red Planet, recognizable by its reddish-orange hue
Equipment Guide
- Naked eye: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Mercury (with care)
- Binoculars: Jupiter moons, Uranus, Saturn rings (barely)
- Small telescope: Saturn rings, Jupiter bands, Mars surface features, Neptune
Viewing Tips
- Check planets rise/set times for your specific date
- Planets appear along the ecliptic (zodiac path)
- Planets don't twinkle like stars - steady light
- Venus and Jupiter are unmistakable - brightest objects after Moon
- Use a stargazing app to confirm planet positions
- Best viewing: when planet is highest in sky (transit)
Best Viewing Months
- Evening: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Morning: Jul, Aug, Sep
Seasonal Highlights at Reno Trail, Greenlee
What you'll encounter here shifts with the calendar — here's a seasonal overview.
Seasonal changes at Reno bring — each offering a distinct experience.
Spring Wildflowers
Peak bloom: March - April
Check local park websites for bloom reports
Fall Foliage
Peak color: October 15 – November 5
Best trees for color: Maple, Oak, Aspen
Higher elevations peak 1-2 weeks earlier
Bird Migration
Spring peak: March - April
Fall peak: October - November
Best spots: Wetlands, coastlines, mountain ridges
Indigenous Land at Reno Trail, Greenlee
The history of this land reaches back long before it became a recreation destination.
We acknowledge that Reno is located on the traditional lands of Chiricahua Apache, Pueblos, Ndee/Nnēē: (Western Apache).
Territories
Data from Native Land Digital
Reno Trail, Greenlee Geology & Natural History
Beyond the trails and wildlife, Reno sits within a landscape shaped by millions of years of geological processes. Here's what researchers and surveys have documented about this area.
Bedrock Geology
- Rock Type
- Middle Miocene to Oligocene volcanic rocks
- Formation
- Peach Springs Tuff; Apache Leap Tuff
- Lithology
- Major:{basalt,andesite,dacite}, Minor:{rhyolite}
- Age
- Cenozoic
Mineral Deposits
- Deposit Sites
- 8
- Richness
- Moderate
- Minerals Found
- Sand and Gravel, Construction, Uranium, Stone
Endangered Species
- Species at Risk
- 1478
- ESA Endangered
- 29
- ESA Threatened
- 16
- Conservation Score
- 100/100
Temperature Records
- Record High
- 105°F (2017-06-06)
- Record Low
- -37°F (1963-01-13)
Wildfire History
This area has a relatively low wildfire risk, but always follow posted fire regulations.
- Recorded Fires
- 60
- Largest Fire
- Rattlesnake (26,068.3 acres)
- Most Recent
- 2024
- Fire Risk
- Extreme
Watershed
- Watershed
- Yellow Pine Tank-Black River
- Water Quality (Good)
- 0%
- Impaired
- 0%
Reno Trail, Greenlee Safety & Conditions
Plans set? Check the latest conditions before you head out.
Up-to-date weather, fire, and flood information for the area around Reno.
Coordinates: 33.617099, -109.424148