Oxbow Nature Study Area

Nature Boy's favorite seclusionary hideaway in the urban Reno landscape. Sacred spot for many centuries with one of the few fairly natural areas of riverbank left along the once mighty Truckee River. A remarkable refuge when searching for ☮️.

Excellent place to explore Truckee River wildlife. We saw waterfowl including a Merganser & a Bufflehead. We saw a muskrat swimming across the same pond. We saw several dome-shaped lodges that resemble smaller versions of beaver lodges. These structures were 3–6 feet wide and about 2–3 feet above the water line.

Beautiful slice of paradise with kid friendly walking areas . Beautiful scenery and wildlife. There are bathrooms. Trail is easy. There are benches throughout the trail if you need to rest. Very Informational!

The Oxbow Nature Study Area is a great place for a short hike along the Truckee River. There are about 3/4 of a mile of trails in the area, a pond, some small wetlands, and views of the Truckee River. Best to visit in the spring when the landscape is vibrant.

Entry level hiking and nature preserve. Not may trails but what you do see makes up for it. For one thing this place has a wonderful tree covered trail and looks like a tunnel of trees. Two things though. The Truckee river has often flooded this area so it's best to go two days after a flood unless you don't mind lots of mud and secondly sometimes this place attracts questionable people from the streets so it's best to go during the day with other people.

Just a great spot to stroll through the woods and next to the fabulous Truckee River. Folks out working today and I was admiring a plant/bush and a nice pretty lady that was working, told me about the plant as well as the history. Yes watch out for street folks. As well as little critters in the woods. But so worth it!

Well done, easy access, easy walkabout on the trails. W/ the loop about .86 miles. Can get pretty muddy, note*** NO DOGS are allowed. Had to come back w/o mine to visit it.