Nevada · Hiking · Quinn Canyon Wilderness

Deep Creek Canyon

10.1 mi
round trip
3,255 ft
climb
9,347 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Deep Creek Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Deep Creek Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Deep Creek Canyon is a hard hike in Nevada's Quinn Canyon Wilderness, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Ely Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 5,772 feet to 9,347 feet, a total gain of 3,255 feet over roughly 10 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The trail is open from about June 15 through October 30, so plan for a late spring or early fall trip. That window also gives the most comfortable conditions, with typical averages from a nearby weather station running in the low to mid 70s in September. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Big Creek Canyon at about 2.7 miles and N.Fork Willow Creek at about 4 miles. For an overnight base, Cherry Creek Campground is about 7.6 miles away.