Nevada · Hiking

Crispy Bacon

2.7 mi
round trip
217 ft
climb
5,733 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Crispy Bacon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Crispy Bacon, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Crispy Bacon is an easy out-and-back hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, on the Carson Ranger District. The trail runs about 2.7 miles and gains about 217 feet, from a low point of 5,516 feet to a high of 5,733 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route sits on natural ground. Biking is allowed, and the trail is not accessible. The most comfortable stretch is from late spring through early fall, with typical averages from a nearby weather station in Stead showing May highs around 69°F and September highs near 79°F, while July and August reach the high 80s. The trail opens from June 1 to October 15. Mountain bikers will find the Halo Trail about 0.1 mile away and the B-Lite Trail about 0.2 mile away. Hikers can also try the Las Brisas trail, about half a mile off. Climbers can head to Keystone Boulder, roughly 1.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

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