Nevada · Hiking

Basin Canyon

3.6 mi
round trip
1,319 ft
climb
9,068 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Basin Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Basin Canyon, 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.

Basin Canyon is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. The trail rises from about 7,742 feet to roughly 9,068 feet, a climb of 1,319 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows both bikes and horses. It is open year-round, so there is no off-season to wait for. The canyon makes an easy pairing with other trails in the district. Sawmill Canyon is less than a mile away, and Kingston Creek and Deer Canyon West are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Kingston Campground sits about 4 miles from the trail.