Nevada · Hiking

Eagle's Nest

Eagle's NestPhoto: stevelyon, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.6 mi
round trip
182 ft
climb
7,204 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Eagle's Nest open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Eagle's Nest is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The trail rises about 180 feet from a low point of 6,994 feet to a high of 7,204 feet, and it is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is at Fletcher Canyon Trailhead, which is open year-round. The route is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals, and the climb is short enough to fit into a longer day in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Charleston show July highs around 79°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s. Fletcher Canyon lies just 0.1 mile away, and Kyle Canyon R.V. Group Campground and Kyle Canyon Campground are both within half a mile. Pirate's Cove, a climbing area, is about 0.3 mile off.