Nevada · Hiking

Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 3

7.7 mi
round trip
2,884 ft
climb
6,929 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 3 is an expert-level out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in the Bristlecone Field Office in Nevada. The route is 15.3 miles long, with a round-trip elevation gain of 2,884 feet, and it starts at 6,779 feet, reaching a high point of 6,929 feet before descending back. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.6 miles, where the grade reaches 9 percent. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 66°F and September highs around 74°F, while July averages about 83°F and winter lows drop to around 15°F. The estimated time for the hike is about 6.5 hours. Within 10 miles you'll find Old Brown Summit Truck Trail about 2.4 miles away and Duckwater Falls at about 6.8 miles. Duckwater Creek, a canoeing spot, and Duckwater Road are each roughly 9.1 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 3

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 15°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 17°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 23°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 27°

      6 wet

    5. May

      66° / 35°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 41°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 47°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 40°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 31°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 21°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 15°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Snowball Rch, NV, 20.7 mi away at 7,160 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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