Nevada · Hiking

Bob Scott Slide

Bob Scott SlidePhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
10.0 mi
round trip
1,305 ft
climb
8,493 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Bob Scott Slide open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Bob Scott Slide, 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.

Bob Scott Slide is a 10-mile out-and-back hike in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 7,184 feet to about 8,493 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,305 feet. The route is rated hard, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes are allowed. Bob Scott Campground sits just 0.3 miles away, making it the natural base for an overnight stay. The Bob Scott Slide Alternate lies about 1.4 miles off. Within a few miles you'll also find the Pony Express Loop and Pony Canyon Downhill.

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