Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 2

Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 2 is a hard out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada's Bristlecone Field Office. The route starts and ends at roughly 5,645 feet, with a steady climb that reaches a high point of 5,926 feet. The total round-trip distance is about 21.9 miles, and the trip includes about 1,086 feet of elevation gain and the same amount of descent. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.77 miles into the hike, where the grade reaches about 8%. The climb is a long one, and the route pairs well with other outings in the area, as several other trails and paddling waterways sit within a few miles of the start. For timing, late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lund, at a similar elevation, show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 78°F, with lows near 40°F. Summer highs there reach the upper 80s. The nearest options include Duckwater Road and Duckwater Creek, both about 0.1 mile away, and Duckwater Falls at about 2.5 miles. Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 3 lies roughly 9 miles off.