Emigrant Trail

Emigrant Trail is a 10.8-mile hike in Nevada, about 6.5 miles from the town of Granite Point. It is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at roughly 3,912 feet, with a high point of about 3,987 feet. The trail is rated hard, and the climb is flat overall, with a total gain and loss of about 147 feet each way. The steepest stretch comes at about 10 miles in, with a grade of about 2%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Lovelock show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 69°F, while July averages about 96°F and January lows drop to about 19°F. The Old California Trail lies about 3.6 miles away, and the Lovelock Caves Trail is about 6.4 miles off.