Ruby Crest Trail
Nevada
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15.1 mi
Distance
13,274 ft
Gain
7h 49m
Time
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Ruby Crest Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 15.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 13,274 ft
- Elevation loss
- 13,274 ft
- Highest point
- 10,816 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,491 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Ruby Crest Trail is a 29.54-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada with 13,274 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 10,816 feet.
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