Nevada · Hiking · Arc Dome Wilderness

Arc Dome Summit

2.0 mi
round trip
1,075 ft
climb
11,768 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Arc Dome Summit open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Arc Dome Summit, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Arc Dome Summit is a 2-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Arc Dome Wilderness, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. The trail climbs about 1,075 feet from a low point of 10,695 feet to a high point of 11,768 feet, and it is rated moderate. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies within designated wilderness. The open season runs from June 15 to October 30. That makes late summer the most comfortable time to go, when the high country is at its most accessible. Nearby, the Arc Dome Trail is about 1.7 miles away, and the North Twin River Cutoff is about 2.5 miles off. The Toiyabe Crest Trail is about 4.1 miles away, and Columbine Campground is about 4.3 miles away.

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Route details

Distance
2.0 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,075 ft
Summit
11,769 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1 hour

Questions about this route

How long is the Arc Dome Summit on Arc Dome?

About 2.0 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Arc Dome Summit?

About 1,075 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Arc Dome Summit?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Arc Dome Summit take?

About 1 hour round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Arc Dome

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.