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Nevada
3.2 mi
Distance
1,005 ft
Gain
1h 35m
Time
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Aura King
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Aura King is a moderately challenging 3.24-mile trail featuring over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a rewarding workout in Nevada's high desert landscape. The trail showcases typical Great Basin terrain with steady climbing through sagebrush and pinyon-juniper forest, offering expanding vistas as you gain elevation. This out-and-back route provides a solid half-day hiking experience with notable elevation change relative to its distance.
Big 1
~23 min drive
Easy 1.25-mile desert trail with 313 ft elevation gain.
Dip
~29 min drive
Moderate 5-mile Nevada hike with 1,555 ft elevation gain and steady climbing.
Jarbidge River to Mary's River
~1h 4m drive
Moderate river-to-river trail through remote Jarbidge Wilderness.
West Marys River - Camp Draw Trail
~1h 6m drive
Moderate 7.7-mile Nevada trail through West Marys River drainage and Camp Draw.
Taylor 2
~41 min drive
Short, easy high desert trail near Taylor with gentle elevation gain.
Dip
~31 min drive
1.63-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada with 138 ft elevation gain.
Jenny Creek
~1h 4m drive
A 3.85-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada that links to the Rollins Pass East trail system.
Taylor
~42 min drive
Short, easy high desert hike near Taylor with sagebrush views.
Mcdonald
~35 min drive
Moderate 4.71-mile Nevada trail with steady elevation gain and scenic high desert views.
Jenny Creek
~1h 6m drive
Moderate 8-mile creek drainage hike with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.