Nevada · Hiking

Bob Scott Slide Alternate

2.8 mi
round trip
8,626 ft
climb
7,930 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Bob Scott Slide Alternate open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Bob Scott Slide Alternate, 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 Alternate is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.8 miles in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. The nearest town is Austin, about 4.4 miles away. The trail rises from a low point of about 7,263 feet to a high of about 7,930 feet, with a total elevation gain of 662 feet. The route is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Austin show May highs around 65°F and September highs around 75°F, while July peaks near 86°F and winter brings frequent snow days. Bob Scott Campground sits about 1.1 miles away, and Bob Scott Slide is about 1.4 miles off. Pony Canyon Downhill and Pony Express Loop are both within about 3 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Bob Scott Slide Alternate

    Best months: May–June and August–October. 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° / 26°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 26°

      5 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 31°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      56° / 34°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      65° / 43°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 51°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 59°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 58°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 50°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      2 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      4 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 25°

      5 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Austin #2, NV, 4.4 mi away at 6,780 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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