Nevada · Hiking

Box Springs

3.3 mi
round trip
356 ft
climb
7,213 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Box Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Box Springs, 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 Springs is an easy out-and-back hike in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, about 3.3 miles long with a total elevation gain of 356 feet. The trail runs from a low point of about 6,841 feet to a high of about 7,213 feet, and it is open year-round. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from the nearby Austin #2 weather station show May highs around 65°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Winter brings highs in the low 40s and regular snow days from December through February. Bob Scott Campground sits about 6.3 miles away, and Bob Scott Slide and the Pony Express Loop are both within about 6 miles. Cahill Canyon Run is roughly 7.2 miles off.