Deadman's Canyon
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 553 ft
- climb
- 8,949 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Deadman's Canyon open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Deadman's Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Ward Fire Closure (Ely Ranger District)
Agency closure covering Ely Ranger District · Order 04-17-26-09-02 · USFS · Ely Ranger District
Elephant Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Deadman's Canyon is an easy out-and-back hike in Nevada's Mt. Moriah Wilderness, within the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route is 2.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 553 feet, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at about 8,460 feet and climbs to a high point of 8,949 feet, with the steepest stretch coming within the first tenth of a mile, where the grade reaches about 14%. The climb is front-loaded, and the route returns to the starting point with the same loss of elevation. Horses are allowed, and the trail surface is natural. The hike is open year-round and typically takes about an hour. The nearest town is Ely, and the trailhead sits within the wilderness, so plan for a wilderness outing with no developed facilities along the way. Nearby, Timber Creek is about a mile away, and the Chalk Creek Trail, Big Canyon and Rye Grass Canyon are each within about 2.3 miles.
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