Nevada · Hiking

Box Canyon

7.0 mi
round trip
1,934 ft
climb
8,617 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Box Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Box Canyon is a hard hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The trail is about 7 miles long and rises roughly 1,900 feet from a low point of 7,273 feet to a high of 8,617 feet, making it an out-and-back with a significant climb. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. For a longer outing, Kleckner Creek lies about 1.3 miles away, and Favre Lake and Castle Lake are each within about 2.6 miles. Thomas Canyon Campground, about 4 miles off, offers a place to stay.

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